Arik Rashkes
Partner
Head of Financial Institutions
Role
Arik Rashkes is a Partner and Head of Financial Institutions. He joined the firm in 2024.
Experience
Arik has more than 25 years of experience in financial services, having successfully executed a diverse range of transactions advising clients in the US and globally. Prior to joining Solomon Partners, Arik served as Co-Head of US Financial Services and Head of Insurance at Houlihan Lokey.
Arik has been instrumental in advising multiple Fortune 500 and international companies, mid-caps, entrepreneurs, and private equity investors.
NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS INCLUDE:
- CIFG
- New York Life
- AIG
- Alliant
- WMIH
- PHP
- Athene’s sale to Apollo
- State Auto’s sale to Liberty Mutual
- Annexus’ sale to IMG
- Advising the Special Committee of the Board of Athene in connection with the acquisition of VOYA’s Annuity Business
Additionally, Arik provided strategic counsel to MetLife in the spinoff of Brighthouse Financial and advised the Special Committee of the Board of FGL in connection with the sale to FNF.
Prior to joining Houlihan Lokey in 2015, Arik served as Managing Director at Blackstone Advisory Partners, where he advised clients across the financial services and insurance sector. His career also includes time at Deutsche Bank, focusing on multinational and cross-border transactions in the insurance industry. Earlier in Arik’s career, he spent eight years at Citi, holding various positions.
Education
Arik holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BA in Finance from Reichman University in Israel.
Professional Affiliations
Arik previously served on the boards of Global Indemnity and Home Biogas.
Not-For-Profit Affiliations
Arik currently sits on the Board of Trustees of the Israel Parasport Center.
