Dan Avnir

Managing Director, Encina Lender Finance

Dan’s career includes 20+ years of investment banking and corporate finance experience where he has held various leadership roles in business development, capital markets, and operations.

Prior to joining Encina Lender Finance, Dan spent 11+ years as a Managing Director at Bryant Park Capital where he focused on M&A and capital raising advisory and was responsible for originating, executing, and structuring transactions for specialty finance companies. Earlier in his career, Dan held numerous investment banking positions at other boutique banks and was a consultant for Affiliated Computer Services. As part of Dan’s notable experience, he built a 200-home community in Guarai, Brazil through Habitat for Humanity.

Dan received his MBA in Finance & Investments from Baruch College and his BS in International Business from the University of Buffalo.