Eric Lazear

Chief Operating Officer | Venture Capital & Private Equity | Start Up | Hedge Funds | Family Office | Firm Infrastructure | Operational Due Diligence | Prime Brokerage Consulting

Eric Lazear is the Deputy COO and Head of Operational Risk Due Diligence at Titan Advisors, LLC, based in New York. His extensive career spans various leadership roles in operational risk and due diligence within the financial services sector, particularly focusing on hedge funds.

Professional Background

Current Position: At Titan Advisors, Lazear oversees operational risk assessments and due diligence processes, ensuring that investment strategies are supported by robust operational frameworks.
Previous Experience:
- Chief Operating Officer at Adit Ventures (2021 - Present)
- Executive Director at J.P. Morgan (2016 - 2021), where he provided advisory services on operational risk and ESG implementation.
- Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer at IAM Limited LLC (2014 - 2016).
- Head of Operational Due Diligence at FQS Capital (2009 - 2014).
- Director of Operational Risk Due Diligence at Duff & Phelps (2009).

His roles have involved assessing operational risks for various types of investors, including pension plans and family offices, to mitigate risks associated with alternative investments.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Hofstra University (1990 - 1992).
MBA in Finance from Baruch College (1999 - 2001).

Lazear is recognized for his deep knowledge of operational risk within the hedge fund community, making him a valuable asset in his current role at Titan Advisors.1 2 3