John Oleon
About John Oleon
John Oleon serves as the Managing Director of Clearing and Settlement Operations at Clear Street, bringing extensive experience from various leadership roles in the financial services sector. He has a proven track record in operational management, team building, and organizational transformation.
Work at Clear Street
John Oleon has served as the Managing Director of Clearing and Settlement Operations at Clear Street since 2021. In this role, he oversees the clearing and settlement processes, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards. He also acts as the site lead for the Tampa office, managing its build-out and operational strategies.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Prior to his current role, John Oleon held several significant positions in the financial services industry. He worked at UBS Investment Bank as a Manager from 1992 to 1994. He then served as the Global Head of International Operations at Schroders from 1998 to 2000. Later, he was the VP of Relationship Management at Jefferies & Company from 2006 to 2007 and held the position of VP-Head of the International Operations and Service group at Fidelity Investments from 2007 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
John Oleon has a strong educational background. He studied Business Management at Strayer University, earning a Bachelor's degree from 2003 to 2008. He also completed a three-year program at the University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School, achieving a Certificate of Completion from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, he participated in the Fidelity Accelerated Leadership Program in 2016.
Leadership and Team Development
John Oleon is recognized for his ability to build and grow teams with high levels of employee engagement. He has a strong track record of transforming struggling organizations into top performers through operational turnarounds. His leadership style focuses on improving performance and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Technical Knowledge and Operational Expertise
John Oleon possesses extensive knowledge of workflows, IT systems, regulatory reporting, and operational processes. He has led operational product responsibilities for system build-out and planning across various financial sectors, including international, fixed income, repo, payment processing, triparty, and securities finance business.