Ross Rosen
About Ross Rosen
Ross Rosen serves as the Managing Director and Head of Operations at Gramercy Funds Management LLC, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in operations management within the finance sector, having held various roles at notable firms including Monarch Alternative Capital LP and Elliott Management Corp.
Current Role at Gramercy Funds Management LLC
Ross Rosen serves as the Managing Director and Head of Operations at Gramercy Funds Management LLC since 2020. In this role, he oversees the management of bank, custodians, and prime broker relationships, ensuring smooth onboarding processes. He conducts monthly reconciliations with borrowers, administrators, and collateral agents on all private credit loans. His responsibilities also include managing the Know Your Customer (KYC) process for external borrowers and trading counterparties, as well as overseeing the onboarding and negotiations for fund credit facilities and ISDAs.
Previous Experience at Gramercy Funds Management LLC
Prior to his current position, Ross Rosen held multiple roles at Gramercy Funds Management LLC. He worked as Senior Vice President of Operations from 2017 to 2019 and then as Senior Vice President, Head of Operations from 2019 to 2020. During his tenure, he contributed to the operational framework of the firm, focusing on enhancing efficiency and compliance within the organization.
Professional Background in Operations Management
Ross Rosen has extensive experience in operations management within the finance sector. Before joining Gramercy Funds Management LLC, he worked at Monarch Alternative Capital LP as Operations Manager from 2013 to 2017 and as Associate from 2010 to 2013. His role involved managing Treasury functions for over 100 entities, including cash management and entity formation. He also worked at Elliott Management Corp as an Operations Analyst in the Hedge Fund Middle Office from 2008 to 2010.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Ross Rosen studied at Hofstra University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) with a focus on Finance from 2002 to 2006. His academic background provided a solid foundation for his career in finance and operations management, equipping him with the necessary skills to excel in his roles.
Key Contributions to Operations Infrastructure
Throughout his career, Ross Rosen has made significant contributions to the operational infrastructure of financial firms. Notably, he built the operations infrastructure transitioning from a traditional hedge fund back office to a premier private credit lender manager. He also designed and implemented a new firm wire Corporate Action dashboard/portal, which enhanced the alert system for portfolio managers and streamlined the internal election and approval process.