Masters in Business Embracing Global Opportunities with Jeffrey Becker of Jennison Associates
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Apr 24, 2025 AI Snips
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Early Career at Arthur Andersen
- Jeff Becker began his career at Arthur Andersen with no prior finance knowledge, hired through a program for liberal arts graduates.
- He specialized early on in valuation, real estate, and learned diverse skills including accounting, auditing, and valuation services.
Crisis Workout Experience at Aetna
- At Aetna, Jeff was involved in managing a troubled commercial real estate loan portfolio during the post-S&L crisis.
- His team performed foreclosures, restructurings, and sold loans through Wall Street, gaining crisis-era workout experience.
From Credit to CFO Role
- Jeff transitioned to Altus Investment Management as CFO after working to wind down Aetna's loan portfolio.
- He was appointed as a strategic CFO focusing on structured deals and profitability levers beyond accounting.