John Thompson
About John Thompson
John Thompson is a Senior Manager at Alpha FMC, with a background in finance and technology. He has extensive experience in asset management and has held leadership roles at various financial institutions, overseeing significant projects and initiatives.
Current Role at Alpha FMC
John Thompson serves as a Senior Manager at Alpha FMC, a position he has held since 2022 in St Petersburg, Florida. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing consulting engagements within the U.S. Asset Management Distribution and Financial Services Sales and Marketing consulting practice. His expertise contributes to the firm's strategic initiatives and client solutions.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Prior to his current role, John Thompson held several significant positions in the financial services sector. He worked at State Street as Managing Director from 2016 to 2022, and at LPL Financial as Vice President of Advisor Facing Technology from 2009 to 2015. He also served as Vice President of Business Applications at Natixis Global Asset Management from 2006 to 2009. His extensive background includes leadership roles that focused on technology and operational efficiency.
Education and Qualifications
John Thompson studied at Northeastern University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Finance from 1989 to 1993. His academic background in finance and accounting has provided a strong foundation for his career in financial services and technology management.
Key Projects and Initiatives
Throughout his career, John Thompson has been involved in various projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and compliance. Notably, he oversaw the construction of a Fund & Trade Monitoring system to ensure compliance with guidelines and reporting, which helped prevent market timing while delivering a cost-effective solution. He also redirected a CRM Salesforce.com strategy to integrate multiple financial services systems, achieving a comprehensive 360-degree CRM system within eight months.
Long-Term Career in Financial Technology
John Thompson has a long-standing career in financial technology, having worked at MFS Investment Management, INC. as Senior Vice President of Technology, Sales Operations, and PMO for 20 years, from 1986 to 2006. His experience includes initiating crowdsourcing for project development, which successfully raised $2 million in business unit seed investments.