Investment Management Internal Audit
Resume:
John J. Linnehan
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Entrepreneur and Finance executive with 30 years of experience managing corporate finance, corporate accounting and internal audit. Responsible for investment regulatory, accounting, treasury, tax, compliance, risk, operations, and investor relations. Responsible for the financial and management controls, policies and processes that ensured the accuracy of GAAP, regulatory (insurance and investment management), tax and management reporting. Education
MBA, Finance & Accounting, Babson College, Wellesley, MA 1990 BS, Finance & Strategic Management, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA 1986 Employment:
Sustainable Leaders Investment Management, LLC, President & Founder Boston, MA 2016-Present Boutique Investment Management Platform
Founded an environmental and social conscious investment management firm with focus on sustainability, social values, gender lens and climate impact for public and private equity investments. Responsible for managing the distribution, marketing, compliance and operations for the institutional and retail investment boutique. Work with seven affiliated investment boutiques across clean energy infrastructure, environmental and social conscious investing managing equity, alternative credit, private equity, and hedge funds. Support investment team with ESG data integration and developing new investment strategies. Promethos Capital, LLC, President of Operations & Founder Boston, MA 2019-2022 Employee and Majority Women-owned Investment Firm
Founding member and investor to establish women-owned investment firm. As President, responsible for managing the distribution, marketing, compliance and operations for the institutional investment boutique. Secured anchor investors in six months and built a profitable investment firm within three years. Within first year of operations, Promethos was ranked as top recognized brands by institutional, retail and pension gatekeepers by Envestnet annual branding report Worked with institutions and institutional consultants. Secured multiple offers to acquire Promethos for 10X ROI. Support investment team with ESG data integration and developing new investment strategies.
AFLAC Global Investments, AFLAC, Inc. Division, CFO and Managing Director, New York, NY 2017-2018
$130bn of internally managed assets for insurance companies in United States and Japan Global Investments Chief Financial Officer is the lead finance executive for the Aflac Investments organization and member of the Global Investment Management Committee, Global Risk Committee, Investment Strategy Committee, and Financial Leadership Group. The Investments CFO manages ~55 people and is responsible for financial and operational matters, both in the U.S. & Japan, and serves as liaison between Aflac’s Corporate Finance & Accounting functions and the Global Investments division. Finance lead for investment regulatory matters in the United States and Japan, SEC reporting matters and rating agency interaction.
• Responsible for all financial aspects of the investment division’s business including planning, regulatory reporting, GAAP reporting, tax, internal audit and audit
• Leadership and subject matter expert around investment accounting and accounting policy at the divisional, regulatory and asset class level
• Project sponsor for establish middle office reports, implementing new accounting system (PAM) and developing risk management and compliance system.
• Managed the daily operations of the $130bn investment division globally (United States and Japan)
• Manage the Investment Risk team responsible for investment risks of global investments in the United States and Japan
Guggenheim Investments, Guggenheim Partners division, CFO & Managing Director, New York, NY 2012-2015
• Developed financial and operating controls while managing a team of 20 employees across 6 locations. Implemented new business processes across accounting, finance, and operations while reducing expenses.
• Implemented new accounting and general account system, WorkDay, transitioning from PeopleSoft and Great Plains and developed new data warehouses to improve and streamline processes and management reporting across investments, sales, marketing, accounting and financing.
• Led the firm’s first public capital raise issuing $950 million Term Loan B and responsible for preparing GAAP financial statements, SOX compliance and leading investment banking, rating agency, and buy side relations.
• Prepared and presented quarterly financial and operating results management, the Board and investors.
• Doubled assets to $200 billion in 4 years; improved margins from 22% to 46%. SGI Rydex Investments, Security Benefit division, Chief Financial Officer, New York, NY 2010-2012
• Managed finance department of 8 employees across 3 locations while leveraging shared services’ accounting department.
• Prepared annual firm valuation to support balance sheet and asset valuation in general account.
• Reduced expenses by 20% and repositioned distribution organization to align with target markets.
• Prepared product line profitability resulting in the elimination of 25% of underperforming products and development of new products, resulting in $50m of annual revenue in three years.
• Prepared channel and distributor profitability analysis to design new sales model focused on most profitable channels. Realigned sales and marketing budgets supporting the new strategy.
• Integrated distribution and marketing organizations across Claymore Investments and SGI Rydex resulting in
$40 million of expense savings in coordination with Bain Consulting. Pioneer Investments, UniCredito division, Senior V.P., Finance & Business Development, Boston, MA 2000-01
• Management Committee member responsible for oversight, growth, and financial results of the global investment management division.
• Conducted cost benefit analyses for sales force expansion, branding campaigns, and global business launch.
• Slashed costs $25 million by eliminating underperforming assets and streamlining operations.
• Prepared business case to launch internet based investment business for Europe and U.S.
• Evaluated new mass affluent / high net worth business line in collaboration with senior management team and Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
• Responsible for the implementation of new data warehouses, reporting and CRM system to improve timeliness of information, streamline operations and leverage “big data” to support sales and marketing campaigns. The Pioneer Group, Senior V.P. and Treasurer, Financial Planning & Analysis, Boston, MA 1996-2000
• Led $200 million, 7-lender syndicated bank loan led by Fleet Bank (now Bank of America); prepared offering memorandum to secure bank group and private placement; ensured compliance and completed quarterly certificates and reports.
• Managed investor relations for The Pioneer Group, a publicly-traded asset manager and natural resource business.
• Drafted offering memorandum for The Pioneer Group in collaboration with senior management and investment bankers; realized one of the highest sale prices in history for a firm of its kind.
• Created pricing strategy using performance fees resulting in a 50% increase in revenue on $7 bn assets.
• Generated $67 million of new revenue annually by expanding investment capabilities and diversifying distribution channels.
• Devised strategies and aligned resources for growth initiative resulting in a doubling of revenue in three years.
• Worked as integral part of high performing team with pressure and deadlines Pioneer Investments, Manager, Business Planning/Internal Audit, Boston, MA 1992-96
• Managed the annual budget and semi-annual forecasting process, including presentation to senior management and Board of Directors
• Prepared business plans in collaboration with senior management team for UCITS and institutional businesses.
• Reviewed quarterly earnings results and reports for independent verification for CFO and CEO.
• Created strategic analysis of business lines profitability for senior management.
• Ensured appropriate controls were performed throughout the financial statement generation process to assure shareholder reports were free of material misstatements. Small Business Owner
Chatham Lane Capital: Partner, Boston, MA 2015-2019 A private firm specializing in growing and capitalizing investment management companies Strategy and M&A Engagements
P&C Insurance: Developed strategy, including M&A and liftout options, to manage the $6 billion general account and to enter the third party investment business
Identified $13bn SRI acquisition target: conducted due diligence, determined valuation, & raised capital Distribution Consulting Services
ETF Strategist: consulted on distribution priorities by identifying target platforms and recommended structure to raise
$400M of new assets
Global Macro Launch Strategy: prepared recommended list of target investors across institutional and retail ESG Investment Manager: identified sub-advised and strategic relationships to expand the distribution capabilities of the current strategies
Schottentor Capital: Partner, Vienna, AT 2015-2019 EU and CEE Private Investments and M&A Engagements Real Estate: Conducted acquisition of a limited partnership in 100 acres of land in Dublin, Ireland. Managed due diligence process on $125M European REIT.
$100M NPL portfolio and service platform: Worked with PE firm, identified investors & managed due diligence process ChannelMining Solutions Inc., President, Boston, MA 2001-2010 Operated three divisions, focused on CRM implementations and web-based platform development, strategic consulting and investment management industry market intelligence platform.
• Hired offshore systems development team to build web-based sales and reporting tools.
• Implemented CRM systems in partnership with a leading software firm.
• Managed big data analyses and interpreted client data for sales and marketing campaigns.
• Created investment management industry data platform and marketing research tool.
• Collaborated with third party mutual fund firm to establish mutual fund distribution platform. Board Memberships
• Financial Investors Insurance Trust, Independent Trustee & Chairman, Audit Committee 2008-11
• America Scores, Board Member, Former Board Chair and Treasurer of New England, 2006-present Public Accounting Experience: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), MA 1992 Arthur Andersen & Company, Staff Accountant, Boston, MA 1990-91 Coopers & Lybrand (now PriceWaterhouseCoopers), Senior Associate, Boston, MA 1991-92 Licenses
• CPA, MA 1992
• Series 65, 6 and 63 (expired)
• Level I CFA
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