Niels Poulsen
About Niels Poulsen
Niels Poulsen is the Senior Director of Capital Markets at Fannie Mae in Washington, D.C., with over 18 years of experience in financial services.
Title and Current Position
Niels Poulsen is the Senior Director of Capital Markets at Fannie Mae, located in Washington, District of Columbia. He focuses on mortgage secondary marketing, mortgage asset trading, risk management, quantitative analysis, and customer management. In this role, he utilizes data and metrics to improve business results and streamline processes.
Career Path at Fannie Mae
Niels Poulsen has held various significant positions at Fannie Mae. Before becoming the Senior Director of Capital Markets, he served as the Director of Capital Markets from 2019 to 2022. He was also a Capital Markets Specialist from 2018 to 2019 and a Senior Account Executive at the Capital Markets Sales Desk from 2011 to 2019. His earlier roles at Fannie Mae include Operational Risk Analyst III (2009-2011) and Business Analyst (2005-2007).
Previous Experience at E*TRADE
Before his extensive tenure at Fannie Mae, Niels Poulsen worked as a Manager of Operations at E*TRADE from 2007 to 2009. This role further developed his expertise in financial services and operations management.
Educational Background
Niels Poulsen earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics with a concentration in Finance from James Madison University. He completed his studies between 1999 and 2003. This strong academic foundation has supported his extensive career in financial services and capital markets.
Over 18 Years of Financial Services Experience
With over 18 years of experience in financial services, Niels Poulsen has developed an in-depth focus on mortgage secondary marketing, mortgage asset trading, risk management, quantitative analysis, and customer management. His extensive background has equipped him to drive performance improvements and mentor others within his organization.