Michael Cohen

About Michael Cohen

I began my career in construction sales at 18, where I closed over in total revenue. That experience gave me early exposure to performance-driven environments, capital allocation decisions at the deal level, and the importance of execution.As my interests shifted toward financial markets and investment decision making, I chose to formally pursue economics. I am currently a freshman at Santa Monica College, majoring in Economics, with a clear focus on entering high finance.During this transition, I secured an internship at a private equity firm while in school. I treated the role as an opportunity to build real investment and analytical skills. The internship converted into a full-time offer, followed by a promotion based on performance.Today, I balance full-time work in private equity with my academic foundation in economics. I am highly motivated to continue developing in areas such as valuation, financial analysis, and investing, while positioning myself for long-term growth in high finance.

Experience

1. Capital Markets Analyst

   CGI+ | Real Estate Investments

   Feb 2026 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Support capital markets activities and deal execution across the firm’s portfolio companies. Conduct financial analysis and market research to evaluate debt and equity financing opportunities. Prepare investment materials, financial models, and presentations for internal stakeholders and external parties. Monitor market conditions, track industry trends, and analyze comparable transactions to inform capital raising strategies. Collaborate with portfolio company management teams and investment banking partners on financing initiatives.

Education

• Santa Monica College

  Associate's degree, Economics

• Beverly Hills High School

  High School Diploma