Lyxor Asset Management Expands Operational Due Diligence Capabilities

NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Lyxor Asset Management Inc. has hired Nicole Sivel, expanding its Operational Due Diligence capabilities.  Ms. Sivel will assume a senior role within the Operational Due Diligence team, focusing on the review and evaluation of all operational aspects related to potential and existing hedge fund investments.

Prior to joining Lyxor, Ms. Sivel was Co-Head of Operational Due Diligence for Neuberger Berman Alternative Investment Management. From 2007 to 2009, she was an Associate on the Operational Due Diligence team for Lehman Brothers Alternative Investment Management. Prior to joining Lehman Brothers, Ms. Sivel held various risk management and infrastructure roles at investment consulting firm Veritable LP from 1997 to 2007.

Ms. Sivel will be based in New York and reports to Brynn Coursey-Heegan, Lyxor's Head of Operational Due Diligence.

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Lyxor Asset Management

Lyxor Asset Management is a subsidiary of Societe Generale established in 1998, providing financial innovation in alternative investments. Lyxor Asset Management is present in Europe, Asia, and the United States.

SOURCE Societe Generale