Corey Peters

About Corey Peters

A Strategic CFO and Results-Driven COO with 18+ years of experience in growth-focused financial leadership and operational excellence. Expertise in driving financial performance and optimizing capital returns, consistently achieving top-quartile results for stakeholders. Proven track record executing on internal growth initiatives, mergers, and acquisitions. Skilled in leveraging international finance to expand an organization’s global footprint and enhance its competitive edge. Key Skillsets: Financial, tax, and operational leadership Portfolio management and valuation committee board membership Risk management, financial controls, and regulatory compliance Investor relations and global fundraising Strategic planning, financial budgeting, forecasting, and modeling Securing debt financing, equity, and other capital structures Team development, performance optimization, and cultivating a strong organizational culture Cross-functional leadership, process improvement, and change management Current Role: As CFO and COO of Yukon Partners, Corey oversees a private debt platform specializing in junior capital for middle-market businesses. Since joining in 2012, the platform has expanded its Assets Under Management (AUM) from $240 million to $2.6 billion across five funds, supported by a diversified institutional investor base spanning the United States, Europe, and Asia. The portfolio includes investments generating approximately $7.5 billion in annual revenues across 31 distinct companies. The organization consistently delivers top-quartile performance, with a 1.5x multiple on invested capital. A continued focus on administrative efficiency at the fund level maximizes net returns, by utilizing process and technology to deliver costs 40% lower than traditional outsourced fund administration solutions.

Experience

1. COO CFO

   Yukon Partners

   May 2019 — Present · Minneapolis, MN, US

Education

• Pacific Coast Banking School

  Executive Program, Banking and Financial Support Services

  2011 — 2013

• University of South Dakota

  BSBA, Accounting

  1988 — 1992

Skills

• Strategic Financial Planning
• Financial Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Internal Controls
• Private Equity
• Financial Modeling
• Financial Reporting
• Acquisition Integration
• Accounting
• Joint Ventures
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Acquisitions
• Forecasting
• Financial Services
• Banking
• International Business Experience
• Mergers