Oppenheimer Names Vien Le as Managing Director for West Coast Finance
Oppenheimer & Co. has appointed Vien Le as managing director in its Public Finance Investment Banking Group, based in Los Angeles. Le brings over 20 years of municipal finance experience advising the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and State of California issuers, boosting West Coast coverage.
1. Appointment Details
Oppenheimer & Co. has named Vien Le as managing director in its Public Finance Investment Banking Group. Based in the Los Angeles office, Le will report to Beth Coolidge, Managing Director and Head of Public Finance, strengthening the firm's leadership in California.
2. Professional Background
Le joins with over two decades of municipal finance experience, including leadership roles at Stern Brothers, UBS, Loop Capital Markets, Ramirez & Co., and Cabrera Capital Markets. His advisory work has supported issuers such as the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and the State of California.
3. Strategic Impact
The hire is aimed at bolstering Oppenheimer’s West Coast public finance capabilities, focusing on infrastructure financings across California, Oregon, and Washington. Le’s deep issuer relationships and sector expertise are expected to drive deal flow and client expansion in the region.