Sean Benton
About Sean Benton
Sean Benton is an Assistant Vice President at Bayview Asset Management, LLC, where he specializes in mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities. He has a background in applied mathematics and computer science, with previous experience as an investment associate and analyst.
Work at Bayview Asset Management
Sean Benton currently serves as Assistant Vice President at Bayview Asset Management, LLC, a position he has held since 2024. Prior to this role, he worked as an Investment Associate from 2022 to 2023 and as an Analyst from 2020 to 2022. His tenure at Bayview Asset Management spans multiple roles, contributing to his expertise in the financial sector. He is based in New York, New York, United States.
Education and Expertise
Sean Benton has a strong educational background in mathematics and computer science. He studied Applied Mathematics at Fordham University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree from 2015 to 2018. He then pursued a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Columbia University from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, he completed High School Dual Enrollment Math Coursework at the University of Florida from 2014 to 2015. His expertise includes analyzing and trading mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and asset-backed securities (ABS), with a focus on opportunistic investments in seasoned whole loans and structured Credit Risk Transfer (CRT) solutions.
Background
Sean Benton attended Gainesville High School from 2011 to 2015, where he completed his secondary education. His academic journey continued at the University of Florida, followed by Fordham University and Columbia University, where he developed a solid foundation in mathematics and computer science. His professional career includes roles at Dwight Capital as a Summer Analyst from 2017 to 2019, contributing to his experience in the finance industry.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Sean Benton has developed a specialization in structured Credit Risk Transfer (CRT) solutions within the residential mortgage sector. His work at Bayview Asset Management has involved significant contributions to the analysis and trading of mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities. His focus on opportunistic investments in seasoned whole loans reflects his analytical skills and understanding of market dynamics.