Equity Trust Group, a provider of trust, fiduciary and fund administration services, has launched a US office for subsidiary EQUITY Fund Services. Robert A. Schaeffer has been named managing director and is charged with leading the US effort.
Schaeffer, 44, will be responsible for promoting and expanding the firm’s global fund services’ for alternative funds in the US. He reports to Joost Lbler, London-based Global Managing Director of EQUITY Fund Services.
“Robert brings hands on experience to this role and has a proven track-record in building related businesses,” Lbler said. “He has the full support and global resources of the firm and we are confident that his efforts will be integral to our continued growth.”
Schaeffer added: “I see tremendous opportunity in the US and demand for a player that is truly global, has multiple and value-added offerings and is able to provide the personalized service that fund managers deserve.”
Prior to joining EQUITY Fund Services, Schaeffer was marketing director for the Financial Services Practice at Eisner, LLP, New York, where he was responsible for the fund administration group. Before that, he was director of business development at Rothstein Kass & Co in New Jersey and also served as business development manager at KPMG Peat Marwick.