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David Granik

David Granik

Senior Research Analyst at Wasatch Advisors LP

Dallas, TX , United States

About

David Granik is a Senior Research Analyst at Wasatch Global Investors based in Dallas, TX, where he specializes in equity research with a strong emphasis on the Industrials, Technology, Media, and Telecommunications sectors. In this role, he is responsible for identifying investment opportunities, conducting fundamental research, and supporting portfolio management decisions across these key areas.

Granik brings over two decades of investment experience, including roles as a Senior Analyst and Sector Manager at Ranger Capital Group, where he focused on similar sectors, and as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Global Media and Telecom Group at Lehman Brothers. His deep sector expertise allows him to generate differentiated investment insights, particularly in public equities within the U.S. and global markets.

He holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Philosophy from Pace University, and completed a Fulbright-funded independent study on emerging market privatizations at Charles University in Prague. Granik is recognized for his rigorous research approach and extensive knowledge in evaluating companies within complex, innovation-driven industries.

Career History

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Wasatch Global InvestorsSenior Research AnalystJul 2022 to Present
Conduct fundamental research on SMid and Micro Cap US equities.
Lehman BrothersInvestment Banking Analyst -- Global Media and Telecom GroupJul 2003 to Jul 2004
Investment banking analyst program in the Global Media and Communications group. Live transactions included: $2bn IPO, $2.3bn fairness opinion for a leading television production company and $20m pri...
Ranger Capital GroupSenior Analyst and Sector Manager (Industrials, Tech, Media, Telecom)Jul 2014 to Mar 2021
Covered SMID-cap equities with a focus on the Industrial and Technology sectors.
InvescoMBA Summer AnalystJun 2013 to Aug 2013
Performed primary and secondary research as a generalist, focusing on Small and Mid-Cap Growth equities. Sourced investment ideas from a variety of sectors, including: Industrials, Auto-Parts, Restau...
Professional Poker PlayerProfessional Poker PlayerFeb 2009 to Feb 2012
Capitalized on player decision inefficiencies in the game of poker. Profitably invested capital with proven statistical edge.
Bull Path CapitalPrincipal, Senior Analyst (Tech, Media and Telecom)Aug 2004 to Dec 2008
Responsible for equity idea generation in the Media and Telecom space. Coverage and investment recommendations included companies in the following sub-sectors: broadcasters, cable & telecom, data cen...
CitiInvestment Banking AnalystSep 2002 to May 2003
Investment banking internship performed concurrently with Fulbright independent research project in Prague, which focused on emerging privatizations in Eastern Europe.

Education

University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General

2012 2014

Charles University in Prague

FULBRIGHT Independent Study Project, Emerging Market Privatizations

2002 2003

Pace University - Lubin School of Business

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance, Philosophy

1997 2001

Skills & Expertise

Investment Banking
Trading
Investment Management
Microsoft Excel
Strategic Planning
Private Equity
Equities
Customer Service
Equity Research
Valuation
Portfolio Management
Equity Valuation
Bloomberg
Asset Management
Alternative Investments
Capital Markets
Hedge Funds
Fixed Income
Emerging Markets
Mutual Funds
Entrepreneurship
Investments
Financial Modeling
Financial Analysis
Finance
Asset Managment

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