William Cole
About William Cole
William Cole is the Director of Capital Markets Risk Management at Fannie Mae, with a background in finance and risk management.
Current Position at Fannie Mae
William Cole holds the position of Director, Capital Markets Risk Management at Fannie Mae in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area. In this role, he leads a team responsible for managing an asset portfolio exceeding $100 billion. He advises the Federal Housing Finance Administration (FHFA) on risk positions, appetite, limits, and emerging risks. Additionally, he collaborates with the Single-Family and Multifamily businesses, as well as the Treasury, to enhance housing finance liquidity.
Previous Experience at University of Maryland
From 2012 to 2013, William Cole worked as an Equity Analyst for the Global Equity Fund at the University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business. During his tenure, he contributed to detailed analysis and reports that aided in the management of the fund. His work was based in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area.
Earlier Roles at Thomson Reuters and Smith Barney
William Cole's early career includes roles at Thomson Reuters and Smith Barney. From 2008 to 2010, he worked as a Client Training Associate at Thomson Reuters in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. Prior to that, from 2007 to 2008, he served as a Marketing and Research Intern at Smith Barney, also in the Washington D.C. Metro Area.
Educational Background
William Cole has an extensive educational background, primarily from the University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business. He earned a Master of Finance (MFin) from 2012 to 2014, an MBA in Finance from 2010 to 2014, and a B.S. in Finance from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, he attended MIT Sloan Executive Education and studied an Executive Program in Director Development, achieving a Master of Finance (MFin) from 2012 to 2021. Cole also completed his high school education at Magruder High School, where he studied an Executive Program in Director Development from 2001 to 2005.
Initiatives and Contributions
In his role at Fannie Mae, William Cole has made significant contributions, including the implementation of new Board-approved liquidity risk thresholds and limits in consultation with the FHFA. He developed an analytical framework for the independent review of liquidity stress testing and contingency funding planning. These initiatives have been crucial in strengthening Fannie Mae's risk management capabilities and enhancing overall financial stability.