Michael Salerno
About Michael Salerno
Michael Salerno is the Vice President of Operations at Leucadia Asset Management, currently working at Jefferies in the New York City Metropolitan Area.
Company
Michael Salerno currently holds the position of Vice President Operations at Leucadia Asset Management. Leucadia Asset Management is part of Jefferies, a global investment banking firm. He has been with the company since 2019, playing a crucial role in the operations division within the New York City Metropolitan Area.
Previous Positions
Before joining Leucadia Asset Management at Jefferies, Michael Salerno worked at Gruss Capital Management, LP as an Operations and Fund Accountant for seven years from 2011 to 2018 in New York, NY. He also worked at Citi in Roseland, NJ from 2008 to 2011, where he held positions as Senior Operations Analyst and Operations Analyst. Additionally, he interned at UBS Wealth Management for three months in 2008.
Education and Expertise
Michael Salerno earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Finance from Villanova University, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. He has expertise in managing complex financial instruments such as credit default swaps (CDS), equity swaps, and asset-backed securities (ABS). He is proficient in Enfusion Integrata Portfolio and Order Management System (OMS) for portfolio management. His specialization includes hedge fund middle and back office operations, particularly in fund accounting.
Financial and Operational Skills
Michael Salerno is experienced in performing detailed reconciliations, including Trial Balance and Net Asset Value (NAV). He possesses strong skills in management company accounting and budgeting, catering to the needs of hedge funds and their ongoing financial operations. His proficiency extends to detailed operational tasks and strategic financial management.