JOSEPH TROPEANO

Director of Compliance with over 30 years of both public and private securities regulatory experience, which includes a hedge fund manager and a SPAC sponsor; a global leader in financial services with over $2.5 trillion in assets under management; a $92 billion global asset management firm with registered investment companies; a $10 billion fixed income asset management firm; and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Proficient knowledge of all aspects of the asset management businesses of investment advisers, mutual funds, hedge funds, and SPACs. Effective communication skills in working with senior management, mutual fund directors, outside counsel, regulators, and other key business associates. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.