Robert L. Derkrikorian
About Robert L. Derkrikorian
Robert L. Derkrikorian serves as a Senior Manager at Lionpoint Group, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in accounting and operations, previously holding positions at Morgan Stanley and BlackRock.
Work at Lionpoint Group
Robert L. Derkrikorian serves as a Senior Manager at Lionpoint Group, a position he has held since 2023. Prior to this role, he worked as a Manager at the same company from 2021 to 2023. His experience at Lionpoint Group includes overseeing various projects and initiatives related to financial operations and management systems.
Previous Experience at Morgan Stanley
Derkrikorian worked at Morgan Stanley as the Director of Accounting & Operations from 2018 to 2021. In this role, he managed the accounting and trade operations for the firm's multi-asset separately managed accounts (SMAs), which totaled approximately $13 billion in assets under management. His responsibilities included ensuring efficient operations and compliance with financial regulations.
Education and Expertise
Robert L. Derkrikorian earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Saint Joseph's University - Erivan K. Haub School of Business. He also completed his secondary education at Conestoga High School from 2002 to 2006. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in financial management and accounting systems.
Professional Achievements
Throughout his career, Derkrikorian has led significant projects in financial systems implementation. He oversaw the evaluation and implementation of a Management Company Accounting System (NetSuite) and an Expense Management System (StavPay) at a $20 billion venture/growth buyout firm. Additionally, he designed a Treasury Management System (Hazeltree) at a $13 billion private equity firm and implemented a Fund Accounting System (Allvue) at a $60 billion private equity firm.
Career Path and Roles
Before joining Lionpoint Group, Derkrikorian held various positions in the finance sector. He worked at BlackRock as an Alternative Fund Administration Analyst and Associate from 2012 to 2018, where he contributed to the transformation of fund administration operations. He also served as a Fund Accountant at SEI for one year in 2011-2012, gaining valuable experience in fund accounting.