Phillip Brown is a dual-degree candidate pursuing both a Master of Business Administration at The Wharton School and a Master in Law at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. He is a Mussafer Family Endowed MBA Fellow, former PIMCO Fellow, Leadership Fellow, and
NAIC Fellow. At Penn, Phillip studies the intersection of finance, transaction execution, and law while continuing to pursue his passion for advisingcompanies and investors through complex transactions.
This summer, Phillip is a Summer Associate in Jefferies’ Mergers & Acquisitions group in New York, where he is supporting the execution of live M&A transactions across a variety of industries. Prior to business school, Phillip worked at Truist Bank, where he held roles spanning credit, treasury consulting, corporate banking, and leveraged finance. Most recently, he was a member of the Corporate & Leveraged Finance team, supporting the origination and execution of leveraged buyouts, mergers and acquisitions, dividend recapitalizations, ESOP financings, and other complex debt financing transactions. Through these experiences, Phillip developed a deep interest in transaction execution, investing, and value creation.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Phillip is passionate about expanding access to careers if finance and creating opportunities for underrepresented talent. As a first-generation college graduate, he remains committed to mentorship, leadership development, and community engagement. At Wharton, Phillip serves as Vice President of Community for the Wharton Finance Club, President of the Basketball Club, and Vice President of Partnerships for the Whitney M. Young Conference.
Phillip’s commitment to service extends beyond campus through volunteer and leadership roles with organizations focused on education, financial literacy, and professional development, including Junior Achievement, United Way, and the Krimson Community Foundation. He is a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and remains dedicated to helping develop the next generation of business and community leaders.