Ocorian continues to build US momentum with new appointment

Leading US and global asset service provider Ocorian is continuing to build momentum in the US with the appointment of Deborah Buscema as Commercial Director.

Based in New York, she will be part of the US funds team and report to Markus Jolic, Head of Sales Excellence at Ocorian.

Her appointment follows shortly after Ocorian announced it has entered into an agreement, which is subject to regulatory approval, to acquire the Fund Solutions division of Element 78 Partners LLC (“E78”), a professional services provider headquartered in Chicago.

She brings more than 20 years’ experience in senior business development roles with companies based in New York and has worked with investment managers across the US, Canada and Latin America. Most recently, she worked at Cority Software Inc. and also held senior roles at Apex Group and BNP Paribas. 

Markus Jolic, Head of Sales Excellence at Ocorian, said: “Deborah’s extensive experience and deep expertise will be a significant asset to our funds business, supporting Ocorian’s continued growth in this strategically important area.”

Deborah Buscema added: “The commitment to expansion and customer service excellence at Ocorian makes it an exciting time to be joining the company, and I look forward to working with existing and new clients.”

About Ocorian

Ocorian is a global leader in fund services, corporate and trust services, capital markets, and regulatory and compliance support. Ocorian has more than 30 years of experience in fund administration, accounting, investor services and regulated AIFM and depositary solutions and supports managers across all major asset classes of private markets such as private equity, real estate, infrastructure, debt and venture capital. Ocorian manages over 17,000 structures on behalf of 8,000+ clients, including financial institutions, large-scale international organisations, and high-net-worth individuals. To find out more, please visit www.ocorian.com.

Ocorian in the US

Ocorian first entered the US market in 2021 with the acquisition of Philadelphia-based Emphasys Technologies, marking the start of its expansion across the country. Since then, the company has been enhancing its onshore capabilities, making key hires and building out its service offerings to support its growing client base, most recently announcing the acquisition of EdgePoint in Dallas, Texas and the intent to acquire E78.

Through its New York operations at 505 5th Avenue, Ocorian provides fund managers, private clients, and companies with access to structuring and fund domiciliation hubs worldwide, from Europe and the Middle East to the Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, and Asia Pacific.

The firm's extensive network enables it to deliver proactive administration and compliance solutions that optimise investment performance and business operations across the debt, private, and capital markets.