Prime brokerage firm NorthPoint Trading Partners has hired Keith Milko as director of client services. Before joining NorthPoint, Milko served as a vice president at Bank of America’s prime brokerage unit.
In his new role, Milko will report to Michael DeJarnette, NorthPoint’s president and co-founder.
“As we continue to expand our presence nationwide, we are very fortunate to have someone with Keith’s talent and experience to lead our client service team,” said Douglas Nelson, CEO of NorthPoint.
The prime brokerage, which focuses on small and medium-sized hedge funds, currently services over 100 funds. The firm has a clearing relationship with Goldman Sachs Execution and Clearing.
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