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Alvin Kressler

Executive operations leader specializing in financial services and global organizational scaling

MSHG Advisory LLCUniversity of ChicagoNew York, NY24 Years ExperienceExecutive LevelWorks On-Site

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Operations and platform leader with full P&L ownership who has run global, multi-site organizations and built operating infrastructure across systems, shared services, integration, and real estate. Particularly compelling for VP Platform Operations roles because they combine turnaround execution, cross-border acquisition integration, and hands-on systems modernization—while also having built a Bloomberg business from $0 to $8M in year one.

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Key Strengths

  • 8 years of full P&L and global operations leadership across 85 countries
  • Led cross-border non-profit acquisition integration with 95% member retention
  • Turned a $300K operating loss to break-even in 18 months
  • Delivered 9% revenue growth and 14% client/candidate growth through Covid-era disruption
  • Built and standardized a regional shared-services hub model
  • Owned full tech stack roadmap including CRM, financial systems, and dashboards
  • Drove 25% reduction in reporting and operating cycle times via systems modernization
  • Built a Bloomberg division from $0 to $8M in first-year revenue
  • Balanced internal stakeholder politics while launching a product competitive with key clients
  • Negotiated major real estate savings, including 72% reduction in fixed overhead and HQ lease 35% below market
  • Built operating playbooks for staffing, vendor criteria, and workflows from scratch
  • Led full talent lifecycle, payroll, benefits, and labor compliance across distributed teams

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Experience

Principal, Operations & StrategyMSHG Advisory LLC · Aug 2024 – Present
Executive Director, Chief Operating Officer Global OperationsCMT Association · Jan 2016 – May 2024
Operations & Compliance ConsultantBrinson Patrick · Nov 2013 – Oct 2015freelance
Senior Director Operations & ResearchBloomberg · Jul 2010 – Jun 2013
Executive Director, Chief Operating Officer and Financial OfficerCFA Society New York · Jul 2006 – Jun 2010
SVP, Equity Research Product ManagerLehman Brothers · Feb 2004 – May 2006
Head of New York Office & Senior Vice PresidentB. Riley
Associate Director of Research / Senior Equity AnalystKaufman Bros.
Equity Research Analyst, Technology & IndustrialsInstitutional Capital Corp.
Company Commander, 140 Soldier Finance DetachmentUnited States Army
Platoon Leader, Armor Platoon, Awarded Bronze StarUnited States Army
Advisory Board Member, Finance DepartmentHofstra University · Jan 2015 – Presentpart-time

Education

University of Chicagomaster, Finance & Marketing
Drexel Universitybachelor, Business Administration, Finance & Accounting

Awards

  • Bronze Star

Languages

English

Certifications

FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE)

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Alvin KresslerExecutive operations leader specializing in financial services and global organizational scaling