Investing in the client experience is the cornerstone of business success.I am a dynamic operations executive who leads asset management operations and creates and oversees processes and teams focused on asset acquisition and the rollout of new investment strategies. Dedicated to solving problems by applying a client-first mindset, I aim to identify cost efficiencies and reduce risks while ensuring exceptional service. I also analyze complex data to inform our company story, track performance, enhance operational efficiency, and maintain compliance by introducing emerging tools and technology. My leadership approach ensures operational optimization and enhances performance by drawing on data collection and analysis. As the Head of Alternatives Business Support and Senior Vice President at Neuberger Berman, I manage the operational rollout of innovative private equity products while leading a team of eight direct reports and five offshore professionals and influencing a larger group of professionals in support of our platform. Below are some of my top accomplishments at Neuberger Berman: • Establishing specialized teams, including a six to seven-person alternative data management team, a five-person deal execution support team, and a three-person change management team comprised of project managers, business analysts, and operational architects, with the overarching responsibility of supporting technology integration and execution.• Championing the critical integration of capacity metrics, business risk, resource capacity, and cost considerations into the organizational strategy, partnering with finance and other departments to develop KPIs and risk metrics, enabling innovative functions and streamlining fund sales processes while minimizing costs.• Managed nine+ large and small scale acquisitions, overseeing the operational transition of billions in assets, and integrating a number of investment and operational professionals globally across various public and private investment strategies.I am always open to expanding my professional network. If you would like to connect, please contact me at wsaundersjr@gmail.com.AREAS OF EXPERTISE Asset Management Hedge Fund OperationsPrivate Markets Evergreen Funds Complex Problem Solving Stakeholder Relationships Data Collection & AnalysisClient Experience & ServicingPrivate Equity & Private Credit Team Building & DevelopmentCo-Investments & SecondariesCost-Conscious Risk Mitigation Talent Management OptimizationStrategic Process Implementation