Brendan Connolly

Analyst

Background
Prior to joining Cove Hill, Brendan was a summer analyst in the Financial Sponsors Group at UBS in New York. He previously interned at Veritas Capital and at Knighthead Capital Management. At the University of Chicago, Brendan was a varsity wrestler and a member of the Trott Business Program, UChicago Private Equity, and the Maroon Key Society. Outside of work, Brendan enjoys running, reading, tennis, and following professional sports.
Get to Know Brendan 
What is your favorite Cove and Hill to travel to? 
My favorite cove is Keem Bay on Achill Island in Ireland, a beach surrounded by sea cliffs, and my favorite “hill” is Croagh Patrick, a mountain on the west coast of Ireland.
What is your go-to candy order at the movie theater? 
My go-to movie theater candy is Raisinets. I'm aware this is a controversial choice.
What is your favorite movie of all time? 
Interstellar

Education

Brendan graduated magna cum laude from the University of Chicago with a B.A. in Economics and a minor in Astrophysics and Astronomy.