Laurie Goodman
About Laurie Goodman
Laurie Goodman is the Managing Director and Global Head of Investments at Jefferies Private Wealth.
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Laurie Goodman is the Managing Director and Global Head of Investments at Jefferies Private Wealth. She has been holding this position since 2020.
Professional Experience at Jefferies
Laurie Goodman has been serving as the Managing Director and Global Head of Investments at Jefferies Private Wealth since 2020. In this role, she leads the global investment strategy and oversees the investment management team, focusing on delivering tailored investment solutions to private wealth clients.
Past Leadership at Merrill Lynch
Prior to her current role, Laurie Goodman was the Head of Equity Long/Short Hedge Fund Investment Research at Merrill Lynch, where she worked from 2007 to 2020. During her 13-year tenure, she specialized in hedge fund strategies, driving the growth and performance of the firm's equity research division.
Institutional Sales Experience
Laurie Goodman's career in institutional sales spans several notable firms. She worked with Bear Stearns Companies as part of their institutional sales team from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, she had a brief stint at Washington Analysis in 2004, contributing to institutional sales.
Educational Background
Laurie Goodman earned her BA in Economics from The Johns Hopkins University, and later obtained her MA in International Economics from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). Both degrees were conferred in 1970, providing her with a robust foundation in economic theory and international finance.