Brandon Mcbride, Cfa is a Chief Operating Officer at Funding U at Funding U. He possess expertise in portfolio management, financial analysis, strategy, management, analysis and 30 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "I have had the pleasure of working on Brandon's team for almost two years at Skillsfund and it has been a transformative experience. Brandon's expert understanding and intuition of the student loan industry has steered Skillsfund forward, helping our company navigate through a dynamic and ever changing industry landscape using tactical and data-driven approaches to tackle both internal and external challenges. He is versatile and eclectic in his skill set, allowing him to be an asset whether it be leading a project initiative, negotiating with investors, or developing creative product iterations. As a manager he is empathetic, honest, and gives me the autonomy to be creative and agile in my work. I feel like Brandon has been like a father figure to me at Skillsfund and has helped mentor me in both my personal and professional development. He is someone that always puts hims team first and a just a fun guy to be around both in and out of the office.", "Brandon is an incredibly skilled, focused, and approachable leader with an ability to handle both micro and macro challenges and propose and implement innovative and thoughtful solutions. Brandon knows the student loan space extremely well and is able to balance keeping the needs of students top of mind while creating revenue-generating products and solutions. I'm grateful to work alongside and learn from Brandon.", and "Brandon is an exceptional leader that provides direction and encouragement with grace and humility. At Skills Fund, he has truly been the force that keeps the train on the tracks. I have always felt comfortable approaching Brandon with any concerns and hurdles I may have, knowing that he will truly listen and guide me to finding a solution without being too directive. Brandon’s many years of experience in the lending industry is truly evident from his wide breadth and depth of knowledge."