Luke Sexton
Financial Services Professional
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic operations leader with a proven track record at Northern Trust and State Street, excelling in strategic planning and client relationship building. Led the development of multiple proprietary 401K asset allocation products, while significantly expanding client base and enhancing cross-functional communication. Expert in business development, operations management, driving innovative solutions, and fostering key partnerships internally and externally.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President - Partnership Servicing
Northern Trust
01.2024 - Current
- Manager of managers in the unregistered (alternatives) product space working with some of Northern Trust's largest asset manager clients.
- Led cross-functional teams 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.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.
- Leveraged technology to automate workflows and streamline processes, resulting in increased productivity and cost savings across the organization.
Vice President, Asset Allocation
Northern Trust
04.2021 - 01.2024
- Helped develop Northern Trust's first proprietary fund of fund allocation system within their Asset Servicing division and helped onboard one of the largest institutional CIT clients in the marketplace.
- Moved the product from the initial conversion to an established and robust platform which interacts with many cross-functional teams seamlessly (including Transfer Agency, Custody, Accounting, Treasury & Budgeting, etc.).
- Managed Transfer Agency New Accounts Team in addition to my role managing the Fund of Fund Administration Team.
- Oversaw hiring of talented industry professionals to strengthen operations team and clearly define roles & responsibilities within the group.
- Monitored industry trends, keeping current on latest changes and competition in industry. Used market insights to capitalize on key business opportunities for new partnerships.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals (including KPIs).
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage, budget, and plan the long term product roadmap.
- Developed and executed sales presentations as well as both internal and external product training workshops.
Assistant Vice President, Trade Operations
State Street
07.2014 - 04.2021
- Designed and implemented State Street's proprietary fund of fund asset allocation product, growing client base from 1 to 15 clients over 6 years.
- Reviewed, identified, updated and prioritized strategic initiatives to provide comprehensive support to senior leadership.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage, budget, and plan the long term product roadmap.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Presented new product to multiple prospective clients and successfully converted or launched those clients.
- Led 12-month internal audit review for control improvement during market volatility due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Associate
Davy Group
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Worked on a large team opening trading accounts and performing anti-money laundering and KYC activities for the firm.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines driven by the fund managers.
- Worked well in a team setting and demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT 09.2009 - 05.2013
Skills
Strategic Planning
undefinedCertification
FINRA SIE Certification (prerequisite for Series 7)
Timeline
Vice President - Partnership Servicing
Northern Trust
01.2024 - Current
FINRA SIE Certification (prerequisite for Series 7)
03-2023
Vice President, Asset Allocation
Northern Trust
04.2021 - 01.2024
Assistant Vice President, Trade Operations
State Street
07.2014 - 04.2021
Associate
Davy Group
08.2013 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Connecticut
09.2009 - 05.2013
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