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john savelkoul

Saint Paul,MN

Summary

Experienced financial sales and trading professional with a proven track record of driving revenue growth through strategic planning and execution. Proficient in market research, brand development, and campaign management. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional results.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Vice President Fixed Income Institutional Sales

Loop Capital
Minneapolis, MN
09.2022 - 02.2025
  • Focused on generating revenue through institutional sales with expertise in taxable and tax-exempt fixed income.
  • Implemented strategic offerings to enhance company's suite of products and services.
  • Worked with a variety of clients including regional banks, money managers, pension funds, and insurance companies.

Director Fixed Income Institutional Sales

Fifth Third Securities
Minneapolis, MN
02.2020 - 02.2022
  • Established Minneapolis branch to increase Ohio bank's market reach, resulting in increased share of primary and secondary fixed income markets.
  • Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
  • Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.

President Fixed Income Institutional Sales

Stifel Financial Corp.
Minneapolis, MN
02.2003 - 02.2020
  • Played a pivotal role in the initiation of operations for Stifel Financial in Minneapolis and the Midwest, contributing to business growth and development.
  • Successfully cultivated relationships with institutional clients by focusing on the sale of taxable and tax-exempt fixed income securities.
  • Maintained a comprehensive understanding of trends within the industry landscape.

Director Fixed Income Institutional Sales

USB Piper Jaffray
Minneapolis, MN
02.1999 - 02.2003
  • Demonstrated successful track record in institutional sales, particularly focusing on taxable and tax-exempt fixed income.
  • Expanded territory through extensive travel and cold calling, establishing new relationships and opening accounts to enhance Piper Jaffray's capital markets landscape.

Fixed Income Institutional Sales and Trading

USB Piper Jaffray
Portland, OR
02.1997 - 02.1999
  • Achieved significant contributions to the growth and achievements of the National fixed income sales force while serving as a Treasury and Agency Trader.
  • Collaborated with other departments within the organization to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Managed daily trading operations including portfolio rebalancing, liquidity management, and pricing of securities.
  • Executed trades based on established risk management guidelines and portfolio objectives.

Fixed Income Institutional Sales and Trading

Piper Jaffray, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
05.1992 - 02.1997
  • Instrumental in the successful establishment of Piper Jaffray's fixed income wholesale desk by assisting with its development and implementation.
  • Collaborated with other departments within the organization to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Built relationships with external counterparties in order to facilitate efficient execution of trades.
  • Negotiated terms with brokers or other parties involved in executing trades on behalf of the firm.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Accounting and Communication

University of St Thomas
St Paul, MN
05-1993

Skills

  • Client acquisition
  • Relationship building and management
  • Sales and Product Expertise
  • Consultative Selling
  • Client Engagement
  • Overcoming Objections
  • Revenue Generation
  • Business Development
  • Strategic goals
  • Securities Trading

Timeline

Senior Vice President Fixed Income Institutional Sales

Loop Capital
09.2022 - 02.2025

Director Fixed Income Institutional Sales

Fifth Third Securities
02.2020 - 02.2022

President Fixed Income Institutional Sales

Stifel Financial Corp.
02.2003 - 02.2020

Director Fixed Income Institutional Sales

USB Piper Jaffray
02.1999 - 02.2003

Fixed Income Institutional Sales and Trading

USB Piper Jaffray
02.1997 - 02.1999

Fixed Income Institutional Sales and Trading

Piper Jaffray, Inc.
05.1992 - 02.1997

Bachelor of Arts - Business Accounting and Communication

University of St Thomas

References

References available upon request.
john savelkoul