John Wickersham
Assistant Vice President, Custodian Operations @iCapital
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WORK HISTORY
Assistant Vice President, Custodian Operations @iCapital
New York, NY, US
Founding member of new team.Set the strategy for the business surrounding our current Custodian Accounts to optimize iCapital’s ability to scale.Drive alignment with key internal stakeholders and execute on new strategic initiatives with our critical partners.Identify new markets while proactively identifying potential opportunities within existing markets/ accounts.Oversee workforce development and partner with HR to implement a successful hiring strategy.Partner with Pershing, Fidelity, Schwab & TD to develop and strengthen relationship. Lead DTCC position and activity reporting.Attain cusips for all new fund launches in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
EDUCATION
Saint Joseph's University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
La Salle University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance, General
SKILLS
ABOUT JOHN WICKERSHAM
I am an Assistant Vice President on the Custodian Operations team at iCapital, a top 50 fintech company that provides access to alternative investments for the RIA community. With over 17 years of experience in the financial services industry, I have developed a deep expertise in alternative investments, such as private equity and private debt, as well as custodian operations and relationships. I held a FINRA Series 7 securities license and have an MBA degree from Saint Joseph\'s University.In my current role, I am a founding member of a new team that sets the strategy for the business surrounding our current custodian accounts, and drives alignment with key internal and external stakeholders. I also execute on new strategic initiatives with our critical partners, such as Pershing, Fidelity, Schwab, and TD, and identify new markets and opportunities for growth. Additionally, I oversee workforce development and hiring strategy, and lead DTCC position and activity reporting, as well as CUSIP attainment for new fund launches. Previously, I was an Assistant Vice President on the Private Equity, Hedge Fund Data, Client Operations and Reporting team at iCapital, where I managed new fund launches from concept to funding, oversaw bank account opening and reporting processes, and coordinated transaction documentation and investor custodian relationships. My mission is to leverage my skills and knowledge to scale alternative investments and deliver value to our clients and partners.
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