Michael Sasso
About Michael Sasso
Michael Sasso serves as the Managing Director of ECM at Clear Street, where he focuses on providing creative capital solutions to emerging growth companies. He has extensive experience in capital markets, having held leadership roles at various financial institutions including Drexel Hamilton and National Securities Corporation.
Work at Clear Street
Michael Sasso serves as the Managing Director of ECM at Clear Street since 2023. In this role, he has contributed to the development of bespoke, white-glove service offerings, utilizing the company's technology strengths. He has played a key role in expanding Clear Street's services to include investment banking, focusing on strategic advisory and transaction solutions.
Previous Experience
Before joining Clear Street, Michael Sasso held several significant positions in the finance sector. He worked as Managing Director - Head of Syndicate at Drexel Hamilton from 2021 to 2023. Prior to that, he served as Managing Director – Head of Syndicate at National Securities Corporation for seven months in 2020 to 2021. His experience also includes roles at Beech Hill Securities, Inc. as Vice President and at CAIS Group as Associate and Vice President in Capital Markets.
Education and Expertise
Michael Sasso studied at the Universitat de Barcelona for one year and earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics at the University of Delaware from 2009 to 2013. His educational background has equipped him with the knowledge and skills necessary for providing creative capital solutions to emerging growth companies.
Career Development
Michael Sasso began his career at Radwell International as Assistant Manager in the Accounting Department from 2009 to 2011. He transitioned to the finance sector as an Analyst at Merrill Lynch from 2012 to 2013 and later interned in Private Wealth Management at Morgan Stanley in 2012. His progression through various roles in capital markets has contributed to his expertise in the field.