Lee Osman
Austin
Summary
Performance-driven strategic thinker with a 20 year track record of success in Financial Services. Detail oriented problem solver with an engineer's analytical mindset, a passion for people, a love of finance, a strong work ethic, and an excellent reputation for both ideation and execution. Consistently demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast paced, goal oriented environment, where delivering measurable value is essential.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Cryptocurrency Trading and Investing
Self-employeed
04.2018 - Current
- Five years of successful personal trading in cryptocurrency, utilizing technical and fundamental research to inform trading decisions and generate consistent profits.
- Managed 7 figures of personal assets implementing effective risk management strategies to optimize returns and protect investments.
- Proficient in conducting technical analysis, including chart patterns, indicators, and market trends, to identify favorable entry and exit points.
- Basic understanding of fundamental research, including project evaluation and analysis of industry news, enabling anticipation of market movements.
- Actively contributed to a collaborative trading group, sharing insights, strategies, and ideas to foster a supportive and knowledge-sharing environment.
Vice President
MORGAN STANLEY - The Livingstone Group
12.2010 - 11.2019
- Directly invested and managed $1.6 billion in transactional fixed income assets individually owned by Ultra High Net worth clients
- Excelled as a Portfolio Manager and partner of the same three-person investment management team for over 12 years – first at UBS then at Morgan Stanley
- Increased commission based annual team revenue from $1.5mm to $3.9mm by growing assets under management form $700mm to $1.6 bn over 12 years
- Specialized in business development conducting over 50,000 outbound prospecting calls to bring about the massive growth described above
- Prepared and delivered pitch books for all current and prospective Ultra High Net Worth client meeting taking place over a 12 year tenure
- Additionally championed all credit analysis with sole responsibility for personally approving over $500mm of new investment positions annually and continually reviewing accounts
- Awarded Level 2 discretionary Portfolio Manager status from Morgan Stanley allowing for the fully discretionary management of over $500mm in client assets
- Cultivated and strengthened client relationships by delivering all team communications as well as completing pro-forma financial modeling, credit reviews, account analysis, and custom reporting
- Collaborated with numerous Morgan Stanley departments to successfully implement highly esoteric custom solutions for clients' liquidity, contractual, legal, tax, and other financial needs
Financial Advisor
UBS - The Livingstone Group
05.2007 - 12.2010
- Completed all responsibilities listed above, having worked with the same three-person Livingstone Group since 2007 - first at UBS, and then at Morgan Stanley beginning in 2010
- Awarded President's Club sales award for 5 consecutive years by prospecting and developing Institutional accounts focusing tirelessly on account coverage, sales, and business development
- Met and collaborated with existing and prospective clients to ascertain financial goals and provide strategic investment recommendations based on risk tolerance, diversification, and liquidity needs
Associate Director Of Investment Banking
EMPIRE FINANCIAL GROUP
02.2006 - 01.2007
- Provided analysis, evaluation, and deal structuring for origination and placement of private placements in public equity totaling over $30mm
- Prospected with focus on business development by initiating and maintaining constant communication with Chief Executive Officers of public and private companies
- Fulfilled institutional sales role by disseminating investment opportunities to institutional clients
- Evaluated business plans, capital needs, and management potential for corporate clients seeking to raise additional capital
Equity Portfolio Advisor Intern
WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT COMPANY
01.2005 - 07.2005
- Facilitated portfolio performance review by working independently to research and report on the best and worst performing equities, as well as all other major holdings
- Lead team initiative to develop, implement, and de-bug a new IT system which facilitated fast and accurate reporting of quarterly performance data
- Handled internal and external inquiries submitted by portfolio managers and other investment professionals regarding due diligence and portfolio maintenance, providing outstanding customer service when responding to all requests
Project Manager / Financial Analyst
TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
06.2001 - 08.2003
- Participated in management and construction of $100mm new building for Genzyme World Headquarters on time and under budget
- Modeled long term financial outcomes by analyzing costs, projecting expenses, and monitoring spending for more than 10 high profile new construction projects in Boston
- Reported current project financial status to Turner Executives in monthly review meetings
- Published monthly indicated outcome reports for 10 high risk projects totaling over $200 million
Education
Masters - Finance
Northeastern University
Boston, MA - 200512.2005
Masters - Business Administration
Northeastern University
Boston, MA - 200512.2005
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY - 200105.2001
Skills
- Business Development and Sales
- Project Management
- Strategic Problem Solving
- Emotional Intelligence
- Investments and Capital Markets
- Relationship Cultivation
- Verbal and Written Articulation
- Financial Analysis and Reporting
Supplementary Information
- Series 7, 63, and 66 FINRA General Securities licenses (inactive)
- Discretionary Portfolio Manager Level 2 certification by Morgan Stanley
- Member of National Federation of Municipal Analysts
- Teaching assistantships from both University of Rochester and Northeastern University
- Passion for exercise, nutrition, literature, and travel
Timeline
Cryptocurrency Trading and Investing
Self-employeed
04.2018 - Current
Vice President
MORGAN STANLEY - The Livingstone Group
12.2010 - 11.2019
Financial Advisor
UBS - The Livingstone Group
05.2007 - 12.2010
Associate Director Of Investment Banking
EMPIRE FINANCIAL GROUP
02.2006 - 01.2007
Equity Portfolio Advisor Intern
WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT COMPANY
01.2005 - 07.2005
Project Manager / Financial Analyst
TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
06.2001 - 08.2003
Masters - Finance
Northeastern University
Masters - Business Administration
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Rochester