GlobeOp Financial Services (GFS), the hedge fund administrator, has given Michael Neeley the task of establishing the firm’s new Bay Area office in San Rafael, California. He will also head sales in the western states.
Neeley, 52, brings more than 20 years of financial administration and management experience to GlobeOp, most recently as Managing Director and Treasurer of Banc of America Securities LLC.
“GlobeOp recognizes the explosive growth in the hedge fund industry in the western United States and is very pleased Michael has joined us to establish and lead our new west coast office,” says Hans Hufschmid, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “We believe Michael’s industry knowledge and experience will enable him to identify significant opportunities for GlobeOp’s products and services.”
Neeley’s trading experience includes managing the Bank of America dealer trading desk for US Treasury Securities, a position he held prior to being named Treasurer. Previously, Neeley garnered several years of arbitrage experience at Salomon Brothers, where he helped establish the London arbitrage trading operations. Neeley began his career at Bank of America, working in the investment division as a trader and, subsequently, trading desk manager.
Neeley earned a Bachelor of Science degree in finance and business administration at the University of Illinois.
GlobeOp’s northern California office is located at 4040 Civic Center Drive, Suite 200, San Rafael, CA 94903, telephone: +1 415-492-2895.