JAMES OAKLEY

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Westport, CT *****

203-***-****

acpism@r.postjobfree.com

Seasoned professional with progressive responsibilities in diversified financial services focused in hedge funds, investment

and wealth management. Extensive trading, research, portfolio management and client management experience. Seeking

opportunities both short and long term. Open to travel or relocation.

Portfolio Management Client Strategy / Relationship Management Strategic Planning

Market/Industry/Economic Analysis Pricing / Structuring Loan Portfolios Trade Positioning / P&L Reporting

EXPERIENCE: LYDIAN ADVISORY GROUP, LLC, Westport, CT 2012-Present

Business Development and Marketing

• Insurance advisory and brokerage firm focused on Private Placement products. Providing

clients access to tax deferred or tax free hedge fund investing.

• Client base focused on ultra high net worth individuals/families, hedge funds and hedge fund

principals. Niche product for niche client base.

• Initially responsible for business development of start-up platform – idea generation to

implementation; research, product development, infrastructure build out front to back, strategy

and overall business planning.

• Led partnership with insurance companies/underwriters, outside counsel and investment

managers to execute final product.

• Currently, focused on product distribution, advisory, marketing and client strategy.

FRISA FAMILY OFFICE, Westport, CT 2012-Present

Portfolio Manager – Alternative Investments and Research Strategist

• Manage day-to-day portfolio and operations for family office of former hedge fund principal.

• Partner with Principal on investment strategy and overall portfolio management.

• Focus on alternative investments such as hedge funds, private equity, real estate and start-ups.

• Monitor existing investments, develop and review capital plans.

• Source new opportunities and manage team from due diligence through funding.

• Explore secondary market for liquidity and investment.

• Manage real estate portfolio.

• Research educational institutions for family members.

• Coordinate philanthropic efforts.

LYDIAN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC, Westport, CT (Hedge Fund) 1999-2012

Execution/Middle Office, Research Analyst, Relationship Management and Marketing

• Progressive track record within firm from start-up and expansion to ultimate wind-down.

• Core member of a team that grew funds from $10 million to over $3 billion.

• Generalist responsible for research, execution, investment strategy, marketing and relationship

management.

• Key member of strategy team instrumental in development of second fund, investor

management and overall portfolio strategy.

• Led quarterly strategy forums with investment management team focused on providing

portfolio recommendations/investment ideas based on ongoing research and analysis-

convertible and credit strategies.

• Performed ongoing market, industry and economic analysis to identify opportunities to

maximize return-on-investment for institutional investors.

• Established and implemented risk management models to identify potential investment

volatility.

• Tracked and monitored investment performance using data collection, analysis and trending,

taking a proactive versus reactive response to problems and opportunities.

• Streamlined and re-engineered information flow to react quickly to market trends.

• Automated volatility trading and consolidated global P&L reports.

• Ensured effective daily client management and facilitated overall relationship management and

marketing in partnership with portfolio and fund managers.

• After wind-down single-handedly led successful resolution in retrieval of funds following

Lehman liquidation.

JPMORGAN & COMPANY, New York, NY 1987-1998

JPMorgan Securities, Inc.

Vice-President – Global Credit Portfolio Loan Trading and Sales

Managed a $3 billion short-term corporate loan book.

Established relationships with banks and investors to assist with balance sheet management given

risk parameters.

Capitalized on opportunities for cross-selling a variety of fixed income products.

Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York

Associate – Global Credit Portfolio

• Assisted with pricing and structuring of global loan portfolio facilitating the creation of

RiskCap and RiskMetrics models.

• Conducted detailed analysis of existing loan portfolio to calculate risks/exposure and return on

investment.

EDUCATION: RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, New Brunswick, NJ

Bachelor of Arts in ECONOMICS, with a Minor in FINANCE – Dean’s List

INTERESTS: Little league baseball, basketball and soccer coach. Biking, snowboarding and golf.

REFERENCES: Available upon request

LICENSES: Series 7 and 63

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