Jay Mertens - Partner
Jay joined Yorkway Private in 2020 and brings over 20 years experience predominantly in financial services with a focus on direct lending to property, corporate and private equity clients.
Jay has executed a wide range of transactions giving him the ability to deal with, and structure bespoke solutions. His direct lending experience includes 10 years at the Commonwealth Bank primarily supporting corporate and private equity borrowers through debt financing and strategic considerations. Jay most recently spent 4 years originating and executing private debt transactions as an Investment Director with M.H. Carnegie & Co.
His transaction experience includes refinances, buy-out and growth facilities for corporate and private equity clients up to $210m, as well as secured land loans, construction facilities and bridging finance up to $70.0m.
Jay holds a Bachelor of Business degree from University of Technology, Sydney and is a qualified Chartered Accountant.