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Alessandra Brus

Greenwich,CT

Summary

Dynamic equity sales professional with a proven track record of securing new business across diverse financial institutions. Expertise in fostering and maintaining strong client relationships to ensure long-term satisfaction and loyalty. Committed to driving new business initiatives, cultivating strategic partnerships, and leading collaborative teams to achieve exceptional results. Recognized for delivering outstanding execution and consistently exceeding performance targets.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Angel Investor

DWELL Optimal
03.2023 - Current
  • Angel Investor in a Real Estate Start Up
  • Provide Consulting on Business Development and Strategic Partnerships

Co-Head Equities Sales & Trading

Societe Generale FIMAT Division
05.2004 - 07.2007
  • Served as a member of the equities leadership team partnering with other senior leaders to develop and drive forward the key strategies of the firm.
  • Increased productivity hiring traders, sales people
  • Prioritized client relations, execution of equities, derivatives & ETF's.
  • Cross-selling throughout the firm
  • Insured trades were following SEC compliance
  • Attended numerous financial conferences; Normandy, FR, NYC, Paris, London

Vice President Equity Sales

Refco Securities
12.2003 - 04.2004
  • Assessed hourly market conditions to look for hedge and risk arbitrage opportunities.
  • Discussed trading strategies with traders to highlight current market sentiment, price points of resistance and support and liquidity.
  • Delivered analysis of market conditions by gathering key data, analyzing trends, creating reports and offering comprehensive evaluations.
  • Maintained relationships with clients long term.
  • Made fast decisions based on fluctuating market to capture profitable business for clients.
  • Collaborated with analysts and coverage traders to distribute relevant market information.
  • Utilized Bloomberg and electronic trading systems to seek out equity sellers and match with buyers.
  • Networked with in-house commodities traders to identify potential new clients and expand geographic territories.

Institutional Equity Sales

Burlington Capital Markets
07.1999 - 12.2003
  • Collaborated with equity analysts and equity and derivative traders to distribute relevant market information for clients.
  • Developed an Institutional Equity/Derivatives Business including Risk Arbitrage.
  • Managed Internal Team Communications.
  • Identified market leaders by utilizing and analyzing data from Bloomberg technical tools and various equity execution trading systems.
  • Created and maintained Excel spreadsheet to provide real-time positions and P&L for the traders.
  • Attended numerous global hedge fund conferences representing BCM; Paris, Switzerland, Bermuda, NYC, Chicago.

Trading Assistant

NYSE
09.1999 - 03.2000
  • Performed duties in accordance with NYSE applicable standards, policies and SEC regulatory guidelines to promote ethical working environment.
  • Worked with various equity traders and execution specialists to understand client needs and provide excellent service.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines in a fast-paced, high pressure environment.
  • Examined daily trade records to collect important details and verify calculations.
  • Monitored transactions and customer behavior to identify signs of fraud.
  • Checked figures, postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper codes.
  • Maintained, organized and stocked execution window areas.
  • Collaborated with trading desk management to achieve seamless trading execution.

Public Relations Marketing Manager

BC Ethic
05.1996 - 07.1999
  • Collaborated with media to encourage company and product exposure and promote brand mission and values.
  • Researched, negotiated, implemented and tracked advertising and public relations activities.
  • Generated and implemented media pitches such as print media exposure & company interviews.
  • Developed brand recognition in press and brand guidelines to national trade magazines.
  • Pitched and facilitated 7th on Sixth Runway show.
  • Attended numerous national trade shows each year to preserve company relations with distributors, customers and media personnel.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature / Creative Writing

University of California - San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Certificate Program - Real Estate Investment And Analysis

Wharton Professional Certificate Program
08.2025

Professional Certificate - High Conflict Divorce And Child Advoate

Certified Divorce Coach
12.2025

Course in Business Rhetoric And Communication - Business Rhetoric

Harvard University Continuing Education
Cambridge, MA
05.2022

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Intuitive, Creative Thinker
  • Relationship Building and Networking
  • Excellent Interpersonal Communication
  • Leadership Skills, Strategic Planning, Problem Solving
  • Successful working in fast paced environment
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Excellent communication

Affiliations

2019 - Current: Founding President, Greenwich Chapter, National Charity League

Certification

Securities Licenses Series 7 & 63

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Angel Investor

DWELL Optimal
03.2023 - Current

Co-Head Equities Sales & Trading

Societe Generale FIMAT Division
05.2004 - 07.2007

Vice President Equity Sales

Refco Securities
12.2003 - 04.2004

Trading Assistant

NYSE
09.1999 - 03.2000

Institutional Equity Sales

Burlington Capital Markets
07.1999 - 12.2003

Public Relations Marketing Manager

BC Ethic
05.1996 - 07.1999

Certificate Program - Real Estate Investment And Analysis

Wharton Professional Certificate Program

Professional Certificate - High Conflict Divorce And Child Advoate

Certified Divorce Coach

Course in Business Rhetoric And Communication - Business Rhetoric

Harvard University Continuing Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature / Creative Writing

University of California - San Diego

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