Title: Fund Controller
Company: Jefferies Financial Group Inc.
Location: New Canaan, Connecticut, United States
Marc W. Wolpers, Fund Controller at Jefferies Financial Group Inc., has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements and leadership in the Finance Industry.
Mr. Wolpers, recognized for his dedication and expertise in finance, currently serves as a fund controller at Jefferies Financial Group Inc., a full-service global investment banking and capital markets firm based in New York City. Since 2015, he has been overseeing a trade financing fund with a focus on private credit, leveraging his extensive background in alternative investments, private equity, private credit and hedge funds. Mr. Wolpers’ role at Jefferies Financial Group Inc. is marked by his commitment to operational excellence and strategic oversight, contributing to the firm’s continued growth in the financial sector.
Before joining Jefferies Financial Group Inc., Mr. Wolpers was a consultant at Blackstone Inc. in New York City, the world’s largest alternative asset manager, from 2023 to 2024, where he managed operations and accounting for a private equity real estate fund.
In 2023, Mr. Wolpers also served as the vice president, fund controller and consultant at Bridge Investment Group Holdings LLC, an affiliate of Apollo and a leading alternative investment manager in Sandy, Utah. There, he managed a team dedicated to a private equity real estate fund, demonstrating his ability to lead high-performing teams and deliver results in complex investment environments. Additionally, Mr. Wolpers worked as a consultant and interim controller at Brevet Capital Management in New York City in 2023.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Wolpers co-founded and managed Greenwich Harbour Capital LLC in Greenwich, Connecticut, from 2005 to 2023. As the fund controller, chief financial officer and chief operating officer, he managed client investments and oversaw strategies in fixed-income arbitrage, long and short equity, and a small commodity macro fund. Founding and operating Greenwich Harbour Capital LLC stands as Mr. Wolpers’ most notable professional achievement, reflecting his entrepreneurial spirit and sustained success in the hedge fund industry.
Mr. Wolpers’ academic background has played a significant role in shaping his career trajectory. His foundational studies culminated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance and financial management services from Hofstra University in 1989. He later acquired a Master of Business Administration from the University of Connecticut in 1996, which provided him with advanced business acumen essential for leadership roles in finance. More recently, Mr. Wolpers obtained a Master of Science in accounting from Post University in 2025. In addition to his formal education, he has held the designation of a certified public accountant since 2025, reflecting his dedication to maintaining best practices in the finance sector.
Active in his professional community, Mr. Wolpers is a member of the American Accounting Association, underscoring his commitment to professional development and industry engagement. Beyond his professional pursuits, he is civically engaged as a volunteer fundraiser for supplies supporting Ukraine. Mr. Wolpers’ dedication to service extends into academia, as he was inducted into the Alpha Chi National College Honor Society at Post University in 2024.
Throughout his career, Mr. Wolpers has been recognized for his expertise in alternative investments and his ability to adapt to evolving industry standards. He attributes much of his success to his relentlessness, a quality highlighted by peers who have described him as someone who never takes no for an answer and persists until tasks are completed. This determination was instrumental in securing consulting opportunities throughout his career. Mr. Wolpers also credits collaboration with top professionals in the finance industry for motivating him to strive for excellence, noting that working alongside highly successful investment managers has been both inspiring and formative.
Mr. Wolpers’ career is distinguished by quick consistency, determination and sustained effort. Eager for the future, he aims to promote excellence in the investment industry by supporting both newcomers and experienced professionals. Through consulting engagements with large organizations, Mr. Wolpers offers fresh perspectives that help firms move beyond internal challenges toward greater success.
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