Daniel Buckman
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Experience
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Steven Tarrson Impact Investment Fund
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United States
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fund Strategy & Operations Associate
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Oct 2023 - Present
Chicago, Illinois, United States The Steven Tarrson Impact Investing fund at Chicago Booth is one of the largest student-run impact funds in the country. Our three-person portfolio strategy and operations team is dedicated to supporting our existing portfolio companies and shaping the fund's overall strategy to align with its financial and impact objectives.
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Chemonics International
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United States
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International Trade and Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Private Sector Engagement (PSE) - Graduate Intern
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Jun 2023 - Sep 2023
Washington, District of Columbia, United States Managed a portfolio of projects aimed at mobilizing private capital towards emerging markets. Provided support in blended finance structuring, policy reform recommendations, and transaction advisory. Engaged in collaboration with industry partners such as CrossBoundary, Pollination, GPCA, and Convergence. Projects encompassed the USAID-funded Climate Finance for Development Accelerator (CFDA), an initiative set to leverage $2.5B in climate finance by 2030.
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U.S. International Development Finance Corporation
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United States
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International Trade and Development
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500 - 600 Employee
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Graduate Intern - Social Enterprise Finance
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Jan 2023 - Jun 2023
Washington DC-Baltimore Area Led the due diligence process for a prospective $30M loan to Dalmia Polypro, a leading plastics recycling firm in India. Developed a comprehensive financial model that transformed research data into scenario-based financial forecasts, effectively assessing the borrower’s creditworthiness. Authored the financial analysis section of the credit memo, contributing to the deal’s approval by both the DFC Investment Committee and the U.S. Congress. The approved loan is set to significantly enhance… Show more Led the due diligence process for a prospective $30M loan to Dalmia Polypro, a leading plastics recycling firm in India. Developed a comprehensive financial model that transformed research data into scenario-based financial forecasts, effectively assessing the borrower’s creditworthiness. Authored the financial analysis section of the credit memo, contributing to the deal’s approval by both the DFC Investment Committee and the U.S. Congress. The approved loan is set to significantly enhance Dalmia’s operational scale, furthering its mission to reduce plastic waste and create job opportunities in the region. Show less
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Prudential Financial
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Investment Associate
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Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
Newark, New Jersey, United States Led a team of three analysts, developing Python-based predictive analytics to advise senior leaders on investment allocation and corporate development decisions. Served as a founding member of the Climate Risk Task Force. Evaluated data providers and negotiated agreements to quantify investment exposure to a range of climate change scenarios.
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Investment Analyst II
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Aug 2020 - Jun 2022
Newark, New Jersey, United States
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Investment Analyst - Risk Management Development Program
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Jul 2018 - Aug 2020
Newark, NJ Successfully completed a two-year program consisting of four rotations in investment risk (credit & equity), market risk (interest rate, foreign exchange, equity volatility), insurance risk, and operational risk. Secured a full-time offer following program completion.
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Prudential Financial
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Market Risk Management Intern
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Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
Newark, NJ
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Education
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The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Concentrations in Analytical Finance, Economics, Behavioral Science, Entrepreneurship -
Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago
Master of Public Policy - MPP, Certificate in International Policy & Development -
Bowdoin College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Neuroscience Major; Government and Legal Studies Minor -
Danish Institute for Study Abroad
Neuroscience/Psychopharmacology