Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Licenses - 7,63,9,10
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Kevin Conniff

Summary

Dynamic Managing Director at Goldman Sachs with a proven track record in client engagement and strategic business planning. Spearheaded revenue growth through innovative service offerings and strengthened client relationships. Expert in team leadership and risk management, driving operational excellence and enhancing overall company performance.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Director

Goldman Sachs
08.2015 - Current
  • Managed and expanded client base for top ranked Prime Brokerage business; grew revenues in core product offering while expanding clients wallets throughout the firm.
  • Strengthened client relationships with regular communication, timely project delivery, and high-quality services.
  • Increased overall company performance by implementing strategic management initiatives and streamlining operations.
  • Oversaw complex negotiations with largest and most sophisticated hedge fund clients.
  • Delivered consistent revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and expanding service offerings.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.

Director

Citi
09.2009 - 08.2015
  • Coveredlargest hedge fund clients focused on growing market share.
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
  • Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.

Partner/Head Trader/COO

Midsummer Capital
04.2005 - 09.2009
  • Executed investment strategy, managed risk and liquidity.
  • Sat on investment committee.
  • Oversaw capital raising efforts.
  • Managed LP DDQ process.
  • Selected and managed the service providers including Prime Broker, Administrator and trading counterparties.

Vice President

Lehman Brothers
01.1998 - 04.2005
  • Worked in trading functions across numerous Equity and Fixed Income product.
  • Rotated through Prime Brokerage funding, financing, synthetic execution, securities lending.
  • Led cross-functional teams across equity and FICC for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Negotiated high-value contracts that maximized profitability while mitigating risks for the organization.
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA
05-1997

Skills

  • Accomplished team leadership

  • Results driven team collaboration

  • Client engagement

  • Coaching and development

  • Customer relationship management

  • Strategic business planning

  • Long-term organizational planning

  • Project coordination

  • Collaborative partnership development

Licenses - 7,63,9,10

Current Licenses

Timeline

Managing Director

Goldman Sachs
08.2015 - Current

Director

Citi
09.2009 - 08.2015

Partner/Head Trader/COO

Midsummer Capital
04.2005 - 09.2009

Vice President

Lehman Brothers
01.1998 - 04.2005

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Scranton

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