Albert Elias (Aj)
About Albert Elias (Aj)
Albert Elias, known as Aj, serves as the Manager of Risk Adjustment Programs at Highmark Inc. in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he has worked since 2020, bringing extensive experience in project management and operations from previous roles at BNY Mellon.
Work at Highmark
Albert Elias has been serving as the Manager of Risk Adjustment Programs at Highmark Inc. since 2020. In this role, he leads a team dedicated to implementing Risk Adjustment Solutions in provider offices. His work focuses on enhancing healthcare technologies that benefit both the organization and its members. Prior to this position, he worked as a Senior Project Manager for Strategic Risk Adjustment Programs at Highmark for ten months in 2019 to 2020.
Previous Experience at BNY Mellon
Albert Elias held various positions at BNY Mellon over a span of several years. He started as a Client Service Representative in ACH Corporate Customer Service from 2010 to 2011. He then progressed to roles including Manager of ACH Operations in Treasury Services from 2011 to 2014, and Manager of Strategic Transformation from 2014 to 2016. He also served as a Project Manager for Global Process Improvement from 2016 to 2017 and as a Senior Project Manager in Transformation & Program Management from 2017 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Albert Elias earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Finance from Point Park University, completing his studies from 2008 to 2010. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Accounting and Business Management from the same institution, which he completed in 2011. His expertise includes project and product design and management, data analysis, compliance, software implementation, and operations support.
Background in Customer Service and Tax Preparation
Before his extensive career in finance and risk management, Albert Elias gained experience in customer service and tax preparation. He worked at Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. as a Manager for Income Tax Preparation from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, he completed an internship at ASPEX Corporation, where he was involved in customer service, accounting, logistics, and sales in 2006.