John Nolan is an investment banking professional with 11 years of experience focused on financial institutions and direct lending, currently an Associate in Core Direct Lending at HPS Investment Partners after roles across Jefferies’ FIG team. He combines rigorous academic training in Economics and Psychology from the University of Notre Dame with hands-on deal execution experience from summer analyst roles to full associate responsibilities. Known for methodical, results-driven analysis, he has progressed rapidly through investment banking ranks and navigated both buy- and sell-side transaction work. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, he balances finance with creative pursuits—an avid pianist and cinephile inspired by Monk and Tarkovsky—which informs a disciplined yet imaginative approach to problem solving. He also has practical retail management experience from earlier roles at Murphy’s Markets, reflecting operational sensibility and merchandising acumen that complement his finance skill set.
11 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
High School Diploma, High School Diploma at Delbarton School
Bachelor's degree Economics Psychology Innovation and Entrepreneurial Studies, Bachelor's degree Economics Psychology Innovation and Entrepreneurial Studies at University of Notre Dame
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