Kareem Babatunde is a proud New Yorker and current resident of Manhattan, where he is building his career at the intersection of finance and the real economy. He recently began his professional journey in investment banking as an analyst in the Natural Resources & Energy Transition (NET) group, supporting clients navigating the shifting global landscape toward cleaner and more sustainable energy solutions. In this role, Kareem contributes to complex transactions, financial analysis, and strategic advisory work for companies operating across the natural resources and energy sectors. 

He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance from Loyola University Chicago, where he developed a strong foundation in corporate finance, capital markets, and financial modeling. During his time at Loyola, Kareem cultivated a deep interest in how capital can be used to drive long-term, responsible growth, a perspective that informs his work in the NET group