Alexander Salkin

Business Economics at UCLA. Incoming Investment Banking Analyst at Sonenshine Partners. Based between Los Angeles and New York.


About

I’m a senior at UCLA studying Business Economics with a minor in Music Industry, graduating in June 2026. My academic focus sits at the intersection of finance and creative industries — I’m a member of the Benjamin Graham Value Investing Program, a two-year concentration in fundamental investing principles applied through real-world asset management case studies.

Professionally, I’m returning to Sonenshine Partners in New York as a full-time Investment Banking Analyst in September 2026, following my summer at the firm. Outside of work and class, I co-founded Bruin Hybrid Athletes, train for endurance events, build custom mechanical keyboards, and travel whenever the calendar allows.


Education

University of California, Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

Bachelor of Arts Candidate, Business Economics — Minor in Music Industry

Expected June 2026

  • Cumulative GPA: 3.95 / 4.00
  • Dean’s Honors List (8x)
  • Benjamin Graham Value Investing Program — a selective two-year concentration in value investing principles, culminating in real-world asset management case studies
  • Spain Study Abroad (Summer 2023) — immersive Spanish coursework across multiple cities
  • Relevant coursework: Value Investing, Corporate Finance, Competitive Strategy, Econometrics, Macro & Microeconomics

Experience

Sonenshine Partners

New York, NY

Incoming Investment Banking Analyst

September 2026

Investment Banking Summer Analyst

June 2025 – September 2025

  • Built a dynamic outreach tracking system in Excel that was adopted across all live deals for its usability and cross-process consistency
  • Supported two active sell-side processes (Projects Multiplier & Ion), managing outreach cadence and follow-up
  • Refined client-facing pitch decks for senior bankers, ensuring alignment with brand and investor presentation standards
  • Identified and summarized data on prospective clients and key personnel for business development efforts
  • Produced a market map of domestic gummy production and category trends to inform a client’s strategic decision
  • Built complex Pitchbook screens to streamline workflow for senior team members

The Upstate Sound

Los Angeles, CA

A&R Intern

January 2025 – June 2025

  • Conducted A&R research and talent scouting across indie and digital platforms to surface emerging artists
  • Provided on-the-ground market intelligence to inform brand positioning and activation in Los Angeles
  • Organized shared documentation and standardized internal record-keeping practices
  • Designed onboarding processes for future A&R interns to reduce ramp time and standardize training

Sotera Health

Cleveland, OH

Business Development & FP&A Intern

June 2024 – September 2024

  • Performed due diligence on inorganic growth opportunities across adjacent business sectors
  • Reconciled 10,000+ lines of legal invoices to improve accuracy of forward-looking legal budgeting
  • Built a public comparables model to benchmark financial performance against industry peers
  • Researched the sterilization industry — methods, competitors, and end-markets — to inform strategic positioning

Extracurriculars

Bruin Hybrid Athletes

March 2024 – Present

Co-founder & President

  • Founded a student-led fitness community centered on group training, coaching, and mentorship
  • Recruited 75+ members at launch through targeted marketing and a value-driven pitch at UCLA’s activities fair
  • Led team participation in Spartan Races, with members consistently finishing in the top 10% overall and by age group

UCLA Backpacking Club

September 2022 – Present

Former Trip Leader, Current Member

  • Organized and led backcountry hiking trips for groups of varying experience levels and sizes
  • Delegated responsibilities and coordinated logistics to ensure participant safety and trip success

Bruin Broadcasting

January 2023 – June 2024

Lead Commentator — Overwatch

  • Called official esports matches for UCLA’s Overwatch team live at LAN events and on Twitch
  • Delivered real-time color commentary to a cumulative audience of 10,000+ viewers
  • Taught a public speaking workshop to help train the next generation of student commentators

Additional

  • Skills: Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Google Suite (Docs, Slides, Sheets), R (statistical analysis), Canva, Pitchbook
  • Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Working Proficiency)
  • Awards: UCLA Dean’s Honors List (8x)
  • Interests: Custom keyboard design, distance running, travel, hiking, video games, live music, cooking, fashion

Contact

The best way to reach me is by email at salkinalex@g.ucla.edu. You can also connect with me on LinkedIn or follow me on Instagram.