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Vaughn Campos

Weston

Summary

Accomplished Director at HSBC Bank, personable and strategic thinker with passion for driving organizational success. Results and goal oriented leader driving cross-functional success; consistently enhanced market share and client satisfaction. Skilled in developing and implementing business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities with focus on cultivating productive and positive team culture.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director, ICG Hedge Fund Coverage

HSBC Bank
10.2007 - Current
  • Manage portfolio of large tier 1 hedge fund relationships
  • Cultivated strong relationships with hedge fund C-Suite, Global Treasury and FICC/Equity Business Managers to identify global strategic opportunities and product gaps
  • Created client plans with three year outlook to track and monitor progress of key initiatives and business opportunities
  • Implemented strategic initiatives delivering ~30% CAGR with key "Franchise" clients
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication with relationship management colleagues in Hong Kong and London
  • Promoted senior management connectivity and effected product introductions
  • Organized client dinners, research calls, analyst meetings, road shows and corporate access
  • Participated in "Front Line" initiative to streamline and accelerate onboarding/KYC, Legal negotiations, and Credit Risk approvals
  • Spearheaded internal and external broker reviews to drive increased share of client wallet
  • Continue to act and operate with integrity placing clients needs first
  • Organized team social events to improve team morale and promote cohesiveness
  • Trusted advisor to junior associates and peers
  • Engaged in on campus recruiting visits for internship program

Director, Hedge Fund Credit Risk Officer

HSBC Bank
10.2007 - 01.2009
  • Managed portfolio of 30 hedge fund clients
  • Worked closely with global markets to establish and facilitate trading limits; minimized business disruption
  • Established and monitored credit risk limits by asset class across HSBC entities
  • Aided in growing and developing Hedge Fund Credit Risk team
  • Created and developed Initial Margin grids and procedures
  • Developed and trained Junior associates

Counterparty Relationship Manager

Bridgewater Associates, LP
05.2004 - 08.2007
  • Cultivated and facilitated open dialogue to promote good relations and trust with more than 30 trading relationships. Liaised with Relationship Managers, Credit Risk Officers, Product Specialists, Legal, and Operations
  • Coordinated due diligence meetings and established credit lines
  • Negotiated standard global markets agreements and established initial margin levels with trading counterparties by asset class
  • Collaborated with Portfolio Management and Trading to identify suitable trading counterparties by asset class
  • Designed and created Counterparty Scorecard and enhanced Counterparty Exposure report. Performed quarterly reviews of trading counterparties.
  • Assisted Client Advisors and Marketing with RFP questionnaires
  • Reviewed portfolio/investor guidelines and ensured internal/external systems were accurately permissioned
  • Created weekly status reports for senior management and conducted cross departmental meetings
  • Performed ad-hoc trouble shooting and distributed monthly performance and AUM reports to trading counterparties
  • Conducted internal teach-ins for Counterparty Credit colleagues

VP/Credit Risk Management

Lehman Brothers Inc
01.1999 - 04.2004
  • Senior Credit Risk Officer covering Hedge Funds, Investment Advisors, Broker/Dealers, Public/Private Pension Funds
  • Team Leader for Investment Advisor sector managing three analysts. Drafted and implemented Investment Advisor Credit Policy and Procedures. Created and developed IA scorecard
  • Engaged in recruiting efforts for Rotational Analyst program
  • Championed cross-functional collaboration, organized and led due diligence reviews and negotiated standard global markets agreements
  • Created weekly status reports and built strong relationships with key stakeholders

VP/Credit Risk Officer

Nikko Securities
01.1993 - 12.1998
  • Performed and conducted credit analysis and maintenance reviews
  • Established and streamlined risk limits for Hedge Funds, Investment Advisors, Mortgage Bankers, Broker/Dealers, and Municipalities
  • Built strong relationships with rotating Senior Japanese Managers and stakeholders. Performed quarterly reviews/updates on counterparty trading exposures and activity
  • Created and established due diligence questionnaire and Credit procedures

Credit Analyst

Participants Trust Company
06.1990 - 12.1992
  • Assessed and monitored member participants' exposure and established margin requirements
  • Created and conducted quarterly reviews of member participants' for Board of Directors
  • Worked closely with Price Waterhouse LP to test enhancements to Credit system

Education

Bachelor of Science - Economics And Finance

Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ
05-1990

Skills

  • Strong collaborative and leadership skills
  • Strategic planning
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Prudent decision-making and risk management

Certification

63, 7, and 79

Interests

Golf, live music, skiing, tennis, pickelball, ping-pong, coaching, outdoor and adventure

Timeline

Director, ICG Hedge Fund Coverage

HSBC Bank
10.2007 - Current

Director, Hedge Fund Credit Risk Officer

HSBC Bank
10.2007 - 01.2009

Counterparty Relationship Manager

Bridgewater Associates, LP
05.2004 - 08.2007

VP/Credit Risk Management

Lehman Brothers Inc
01.1999 - 04.2004

VP/Credit Risk Officer

Nikko Securities
01.1993 - 12.1998

Credit Analyst

Participants Trust Company
06.1990 - 12.1992

63, 7, and 79

Bachelor of Science - Economics And Finance

Fairleigh Dickinson University
Vaughn Campos