Eric Bergersen

Eric Bergersen is a Portfolio Finance Trader at LMR Partners, currently based in New York, NY. In this role, he is responsible for managing portfolio finance operations, focusing on securities lending, equity financing, and optimizing collateral and funding across multiple asset classes for the firm's investment strategies. His remit includes oversight of equity financing transactions, risk management related to financing structures, and coordination with traders and counterparties in global markets.

Eric has developed deep expertise in equity finance, with particular focus on equities and related derivatives during his time at LMR Partners and previously as an Equity Financing Trader at Barclays Investment Bank. His sector exposure spans global equities, equity derivatives, and financing products, providing significant experience in structuring and executing financing solutions for institutional portfolios. Prior to his trading roles, Eric also worked as a Trading Assistant at Barclays Investment Bank, further honing his operational and market knowledge.

He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Syracuse University, combining analytical rigor with practical finance knowledge. Eric is recognized for his innovative approach to portfolio financing and has contributed to optimizing capital efficiency for major financial institutions, making notable impacts in the equity finance and securities lending sectors.