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Thomas Banks
Associate at Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.
Thomas Banks is a Vice President at Oaktree Capital Management, L.P., specifically within the GFI Energy Group, which focuses on the Power Opportunities investment strategy. His role involves overseeing investments that provide essential products and services in the energy sector. He currently serves as a board observer for companies such as Enercon Services and Richards Manufacturing, and has previously held similar positions with TPI Composites and Sterling Solutions.13
Before joining Oaktree in 2021, Banks worked as a private equity associate at Riverstone Holdings, where he evaluated investments in the energy, power, and infrastructure sectors. His earlier experience includes serving as an investment banking analyst at Petrie Partners, concentrating on mergers and acquisitions within the energy industry.12
Banks holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in finance with a concentration in energy management from Southern Methodist University.14 He is based in Los Angeles and has built a strong professional network, boasting over 500 connections on LinkedIn.2
