Dan Hynes

Dan Hynes

Vice Chairman & Managing Director @ Jefferies

About Dan Hynes

Dan Hynes is the Vice Chairman & Managing Director at Jefferies, with a background in law and economics, and extensive experience in both public and private sectors.

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Dan Hynes currently holds the position of Vice Chairman & Managing Director at Jefferies. He commenced his role in 2021, based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. His experience includes leadership roles across various financial and governmental organizations.

Professional Experience at Jefferies

Since 2021, Dan Hynes has been serving as the Vice Chairman & Managing Director at Jefferies, based in Chicago, Illinois. At Jefferies, he is responsible for overseeing significant financial strategies and managing various client portfolios. His role involves high-level decision-making to drive growth and success for the firm.

Past Roles in Government and Finance

Dan Hynes has a diverse background in both government and finance. He served as the Deputy Governor for Budget & Economy for the State of Illinois from 2019 to 2021, focusing on economic strategies and fiscal management. Before that, he held the position of Head of Taft Hartley and Large Market Public at UBS Global Asset Management, from 2015 to 2018, where he managed substantial assets and investment strategies. Earlier, he worked as Senior Vice President at Ariel Investments, LLC (2012-2015) and as Principal at Foster & Foster Actuaries and Consultants (2011-2012). He also served as the Comptroller for the State of Illinois from 1999 to 2011.

Education and Expertise

Dan Hynes boasts a robust educational background. He holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, which he completed in 1993. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics from the University of Notre Dame in 1990. His foundational education includes attending St Ignatius College Prep, where he completed his studies in 1986.

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