Masato Oka
About Masato Oka
Masato Oka is the Vice President at Jefferies, with previous roles at BlackRock and Goldman Sachs, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Maryland.
Current Position at Jefferies
Masato Oka currently holds the position of Vice President at Jefferies, a role he has been in since 2020. Based in 東京都, 日本, he manages a team within the equity middle office group and reports directly to the head of the Americas. His responsibilities also include assisting clients with onboarding to vendor platforms to enhance trade efficiency and reduce confirmation time. He has played a critical role in supporting operations across over 60 global markets.
Previous Role at BlackRock
From 2015 to 2020, Masato Oka served as Vice President at BlackRock in Tokyo, Japan. During his time at BlackRock, he developed his expertise in operations and client relations, contributing significantly to the firm's operational success.
Earlier Career at Goldman Sachs
Masato Oka worked as Vice President at Goldman Sachs from 2008 to 2015. Based in Jersey City, NJ, he gained extensive experience in financial operations over his seven-year tenure with the company.
Education and Academic Background
Masato Oka attended the University of Maryland, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics between 2005 and 2008. Prior to that, he studied at The Kiski School from 2001 to 2004. His educational background laid a strong foundation for his subsequent career in finance.
Operational Improvements at Jefferies
At Jefferies, Masato Oka has been instrumental in collecting and analyzing client transaction data to identify potential efficiency gains. He has reduced manual interventions in the trade life cycle and presented findings on workflow modifications to senior management. These initiatives have contributed to significant improvements in operational efficiency.