Daniel Heffernan
About Daniel Heffernan
Daniel Heffernan is the Senior Vice President at Brookfield Asset Management, with extensive experience in institutional account relationship management and a background in finance and military service.
Current Role at Brookfield Asset Management
Daniel Heffernan currently serves as a Senior Vice President at Brookfield Asset Management. He is responsible for managing relationships with both public and private institutional accounts in the western region for Brookfield's Private Funds Group. His role focuses on real estate, infrastructure, and private equity. He has been with the company since January 2013.
Previous Experience at Morgan Stanley
Prior to joining Brookfield Asset Management, Daniel Heffernan worked at Morgan Stanley from 2009 to 2012 as an Executive Director. In this position, he was part of the FrontPoint Partners hedge fund division and served as the global head of fund of funds and family office distribution.
Roles at Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank
Daniel Heffernan's career includes significant roles at Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank. He worked as a Vice President at Goldman Sachs within its alternative capital markets group from 2007 to 2009. Before that, he was a Vice President and the hedge fund product manager for Deutsche Bank Private Wealth Management in North America from 2004 to 2007.
Military Service and Leadership
From 1991 to 1997, Daniel Heffernan served in the United States Marine Corps, reaching the rank of captain. His time in the military instilled a sense of discipline and leadership that has been a significant asset throughout his career in financial services.
Educational Background
Daniel Heffernan holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, which he earned between 2000 and 2002. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ohio Wesleyan University, obtained in 1972.