gerard watson

managing director

About

Held several strategic management positions, including, head of Equities , head of distribution for alternative investments and head of customer relationship management. Created partnerships in foreign markets to add new products and opportunities to US customers. Proven ability to cross sell financial products. A player/coach that always drives the team to better commissions and overall revenues. Sales team was ranked #1 by Institutional Investor magazine while at Santander Gerardawatson@gmail.com 917-678-0372 Series 24, 7 and 63 licenses.

Country

united states

City

new york

Industry

financial services

Skill

research, strategic planning, budgets, microsoft word, microsoft excel, english, customer service, financial analysis, public speaking, corporate finance, teamwork, investments, finance, equities, capital markets, sales, negotiation, portfolio management, business development, emerging markets, investment banking, sales management, project planning, training and development, financial markets, hedge funds, business strategy, management, trading, alternative investments, asset management, financial services, private equity, strategy, due diligence, bloomberg

Experience

business development consultant

rhino rugby super 7s rugby

2017-9 - Present · 9 yrs 1 mo

Promoting rugby in the US and looking for corporate sponsorships.

managing director

banco santander

1999-9 - 2009-8 · 10 yrs

Global Head of Latin Equity Sales and US head of European equity sales Also spent 2 years focused on selling Funds of hedge funds to off shore institutions and ran Customer Relationship management for US and European customers that had a focus on Latin equities.

managing director

bear stearns financial products inc.

1992-6 - 1996-7 · 4 yrs 2 mos

Emerging Markets equity sales

manager of individual giving and business development

covenant house new jersey

2018-8 - 2019-7 · 1 yr

Helping Homeless kids transition to a life of independence. Sleeping on the streets to raise awareness and much needed funds.

head of investments

watson family trust

2017-7 - 2019-9 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Research and invest in Equities, ETFs, Converts, Muni bonds, Art, Real Estate, Private Equity and SPACs for a family office. Focus on lower risk wealth creation with deep diversification.

managing director

bbva

1996-7 - 1999-8 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Head of Equities for the Americas

managing director

morgan creek capital management

2019-7 - Present · 7 yrs 3 mos

Alternative Thinking About Investments Morgan Creek's global investment strategies incorporate our investor experience, access to our manager network, international presence and long history with asset allocation. We specialize in Private Equity and Alternative opportunities in the Blockchain/Crypto space and China. We also have an equity Long/Short focus and a Fund of Hedge Funds. Let us know how our expertise can help your firm reach your financial goals.

managing director

hsbc

2012-9 - 2017-7 · 4 yrs 11 mos

HSBC Global Banking and Markets is an emerging markets-led, financing-focused business that provides investment and financial solutions.Through our international network, we connect emerging and mature markets, covering key growth areas. We partner with our corporate, government and institutional clients to help them achieve consistent, long-term performance. Our products and services include advisory, financing, prime services, research and analysis, securities services, trading and sales and transaction banking.