Brightman Skinner

About Brightman Skinner

Expert venture investment analyst and debt origination/syndication sales specialist with over 9 years of experience in capital markets. Effectively utilizes company financials for due diligence purposes when evaluating an investment/issuer for a prospective transaction. Compassionate and effective employee that works incredibly well with others. Tested public speaker on venture and debt origination/syndication related subjects.Current role summary - QCV Senior Financial Analyst• Conduct in-depth analysis of 200+ potential investment opportunities by assessing startups for financial viability, growth potential and strategic alignment with Qualcomm’s major business units• Manage and monitor QCV’s portfolio of 150+ investments, tracking financial performance, evaluating the impact of market trends on portfolio companies, and providing recommendations to mitigate risks • Lead due diligence processes for potential investments. Performing comprehensive financial modeling, market research, and risk assessments to contribute to successful investment outcomes• Spearhead the development and execution of comprehensive financial plans and forecasts and presenting these results to senior finance management at quarterly and fiscal year-end review sessionsDeutsche Bank role summary• Aided the business in growing group revenues by €17M in one year• Origination and syndication of investment grade debt securities across the entire Deutsche Bank client portfolio for the funding of acquisitions, strategic restructuring, or many other general corporate purposes• Conducted thorough due diligence into prospective issuers by analyzing the company’s current capital allocation policy and related financial metrics• Built and expanded our team’s client/sector specific bond pricing models • Close coordination with the Sales, Trading, and Investment Banking teams within the bank

Experience

1. Senior Financial Analyst

   Qualcomm Ventures

   Jul 2021 — Present

Education

• The University of Alabama

  Bachelor of Science, Accounting

  2011 — 2014

• UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS)

  International Political Economy