Russell Lesser

Russell Lesser has extensive work experience in the financial services industry. Russell is currently working as a Senior Vice President - Account and Product Management at Hilltop Securities Inc. Since September 2022.

Prior to their current role, Russell worked at JPMorgan Chase & Co., where they held multiple positions. From May 2018 to September 2022, they served as the Managed Accounts Operations Manager - Executive Director. In this role, they oversaw managed account operations across Chase Wealth Management and JPMorgan Advisors, managing multiple teams across global sites.

From May 2015 to May 2018, Russell worked as the Managed Solutions Middle Office Operations Manager - Vice President. Russell managed a team of operations professionals supporting a multi-billion dollar investments business and served as the central point of contact for all operations matters.

From May 2013 to May 2015, they held the position of Private Banking Digital Channel Manager - Vice President. Russell was responsible for managing client-facing digital channels for the ultra-high net worth segment and ensuring first-class sites and apps were delivered to clients.

Prior to joining JPMorgan Chase & Co., Russell worked at the same organization in various roles. Russell served as the Internet & Mobile Banking Product Manager - Vice President from July 2009 to October 2012. Russell also worked as the Statements & Client Reporting Project Manager - Associate from February 2007 to June 2009.

In addition, they served as a Supervisor - Central Operations from February 2006 to February 2007, where they managed a team of 17 associates and led the firm's first image exchange initiative with the Fed. Russell also completed the Operations Management Development Program at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from August 2005 to January 2006, focusing on process improvement and operations management.

Overall, Russell Lesser has demonstrated a strong track record of leadership and expertise in account and product management, managed accounts operations, digital channel management, and operations management in the financial services industry.

Russell Lesser earned an MBA degree in Economics and International Business from NYU Stern School of Business, which they attended from 2009 to 2012. Prior to that, they completed their undergraduate studies at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, where they obtained a BSBA degree in Transportation and Logistics from 2001 to 2005. In addition to their educational background, Russell also holds several certifications in the field of finance and operations. Russell obtained the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) certification from FINRA in October 2018, followed by the Operations Professional - Series 99 certification in August 2015. Most recently, they achieved the Securities Representative - Series 7 certification from FINRA in May 2023.