About
Zachary Byars
Financial Analyst
Financial Analyst | Financial Advisory & Restructuring | Value Creation & Recovery Initiatives
Analytically driven finance professional supporting restructuring and advisory engagements at VERITAS Restructuring Group, with hands-on experience in investment banking, financial modeling, and deal execution.
SUMMARY
Zachary Byars is a Financial Analyst at VERITAS Restructuring Group, contributing to restructuring and financial advisory work. He holds a double major in Finance (Financial Analysis) and Business Technology Management from Saint Louis University’s Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business, where he maintains a 3.87 GPA. Prior to joining VRG, Zachary gained substantive deal experience as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Chaffe & Associates, supporting M&A and capital markets transactions including CIM preparation, pitchbook development, and strategic analysis. He also managed a live university endowment portfolio as part of SLU’s Applied Portfolio Management program. Zachary brings analytical discipline, a strong technology toolkit, and a competitive work ethic developed through his career as a Division I collegiate athlete.
CORE EXPERTISE
- Financial modeling & analysis
- M&A support and pitchbook development
- Confidential information memoranda (CIMs)
- Equity research and portfolio management
- Business technology & data systems
- Stakeholder communication and presentation
KEY METRICS
- Managed a $3.3M+ live university endowment portfolio across equity selection, tracking, and rebalancing
- Delivered two full equity research reports with investment recommendations to faculty and industry mentors
- Generated $43,000+ in gross revenue and secured 75 new accounts as a Sales Strategist, ranking #1 of 30+ peers
SELECTED ENGAGEMENTS
Chaffe & Associates — Investment Banking Summer Analyst
Supported M&A and capital markets transactions within the Corporate Finance Group. Prepared client-ready pitch decks, assisted in drafting CIMs and management presentations, and analyzed strategic options for an industrial client evaluating a non-core business unit carve-out. Developed fluency in financial analysis, industry benchmarking, and investor sentiment assessment.
SLU Applied Portfolio Management Program — Analyst
Managed a live $3.3M+ university endowment portfolio as part of a student-analyst team, applying real-world asset management practices under mentorship from local finance professionals. Conducted equity research, prepared investment recommendations, and presented findings in high-stakes environments.
INDUSTRIES
- Financial Services
- Investment Banking
- Corporate Finance
- Industrial & Manufacturing
CREDENTIALS
- S. Finance (Financial Analysis) & Business Technology Management — Saint Louis University
- GPA: 3.87 / 4.0 — Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business
- SLU Division I Men’s Swim Team
- Finance Club · Portfolio Management Club
- Technical Skills: Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Financial Modeling, Salesforce
- Member, Turnaround Management Association (Houston Chapter)
Office Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Saturday - 09:00 am to 12:00 pm
Holidays - Closed
Contact Info
717 Texas Ave., 12th Floor
Houston, TX 77002
713-255-2099
info@vrg.co