Brian S.
About Brian S.
Brian S. is the Senior Credit Officer & Head of Counterparty Credit at Fannie Mae, with extensive experience in risk management and credit analysis across various financial institutions.
Current Roles at Fannie Mae and RMA New York
Brian S. currently holds dual prominent positions, serving as the Senior Credit Officer & Head of Counterparty Credit at Fannie Mae and as the Chairman of the RMA New York Chapter. At Fannie Mae, his responsibilities include managing counterparty credit risks and fostering a robust risk culture within the organization. Concurrently, his role with the RMA New York Chapter involves leadership and collaboration with industry peers to enhance capital market practices and risk management strategies.
Previous Experience in Credit and Risk Management
Brian S. brings a wealth of experience from previous roles at major financial institutions. He served as the Chief Credit Officer at Celsius for a year, and he was the Senior Credit Officer at Natixis CIB Americas, overseeing Financial Institutions and Structured Credit. His extensive career also includes positions such as Managing Director & Chief Risk Officer at KCG Americas LLC and Senior Credit Officer at UBS Investment Bank. These roles primarily focused on managing credit risks and developing robust risk-rating methodologies.
Consulting and Advisory Background
Brian has a strong background in consulting and advisory roles, having worked as an Independent Consultant, advising clients on risk management and regulatory matters. He was also the Managing Director for Risk and Regulatory Advisory at eDelta Consulting and a Director in the same practice at PwC. These positions honed his skills in negotiating loan agreements, developing risk policies, and collaborating with regulators and auditors.
Educational Background in Finance and Business
Brian's solid educational foundation in finance comes from his studies at Georgetown University, where he earned a B.Sc. in Finance with a minor in Economics. He further advanced his expertise by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance from the NYU Stern School of Business. His early education included attending Worcester Academy and Francis W. Parker School, which laid the groundwork for his distinguished career in finance.
Leadership and Industry Engagement
Throughout his career, Brian has actively contributed to the financial industry by serving on panels and as a moderator in discussions about risk management and capital markets. His leadership extends to his role as Former Chairman of the Capital Markets Credit Analysts Society, showcasing his commitment to improving industry standards. His hands-on leadership style promotes strong risk cultures within organizations, and he is experienced in managing collateralized financing activities and handling time-sensitive, ad-hoc approval requests.