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Israel

Consultant to the Israel Securities Authority for oversight of Israeli-based credit rating agencies-advice regarding exam program development, risk assessment, governance, and international compliance standards.Consultant to credit rating agencies- advice regarding internal controls, methodology, and compliance with SEC regulations.

Jerusalem Area, Israel

• Ensure compliance with US regulations and organizational policies and procedures.• Serve as liaison with USAID and report on performance of an Israel based educational NGO.

Washington And New York

• Developed and led the examination program of Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations (NRSRO).• Implemented NRSRO oversight as required by the Dodd-Frank Act and the Credit Rating Agency Reform Act.• Led annual examinations for all NRSROs and publishing the annual report summarizing findings.• Created the organizational and staffing requirements for the NRSRO exam program.• Collaborated across SEC divisions on Enforcement matters, SEC rule writing, and Commission… Show more • Developed and led the examination program of Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations (NRSRO).• Implemented NRSRO oversight as required by the Dodd-Frank Act and the Credit Rating Agency Reform Act.• Led annual examinations for all NRSROs and publishing the annual report summarizing findings.• Created the organizational and staffing requirements for the NRSRO exam program.• Collaborated across SEC divisions on Enforcement matters, SEC rule writing, and Commission actions.• Advised and briefed the Commission on risk based exams and NRSRO compliance progress.• Provided credit rating agency oversight guidance to international regulators. Show less

New York

• Department leader coordinating the analytical work across all sectors of the asset-backed securities group.• Created processes that blend knowledgeable analytics with high customer service, leading to strong quality for ABS ratings. • Led department in compliance with regulatory matters relating to division of commercial/analytical activities, analyst rotation, and securities trading by analysts. • Commercial responsibilities include managing revenues and expenses within a $90… Show more • Department leader coordinating the analytical work across all sectors of the asset-backed securities group.• Created processes that blend knowledgeable analytics with high customer service, leading to strong quality for ABS ratings. • Led department in compliance with regulatory matters relating to division of commercial/analytical activities, analyst rotation, and securities trading by analysts. • Commercial responsibilities include managing revenues and expenses within a $90 million budget and application of fee schedule with bankers and issuers. • Developed cost-effective and strategic staffing models resulting in new analytical processes and allocation of additional staff to Surveillance.• Aligned business needs with individual career development paths, ensuring talent retention and reducing turnover by 50%.• Increased coordination and integration of business units, creating consistency of intra-departmental standards for performance, promotion, and compensation, while increasing morale. • Spearheaded development of network systems that improved workflow, productivity, and planning. Show less

Economics

Finance