Alka S.
About Alka S.
Alka S. is the Vice President and Chief Risk Officer at Jefferies, with extensive experience in risk management roles at Credit Suisse, Citi Private Bank, and Deutsche Bank.
Title and Current Position
Alka S. holds the position of Vice President, Chief Risk Office at Jefferies in New York, NY. She has been with Jefferies since 2022, leading the company's risk management strategies and operations.
Previous Roles at Credit Suisse
Prior to her current role at Jefferies, Alka S. worked at Credit Suisse as Vice President, Chief Risk Office from 2015 to 2022. During this 7-year tenure in New York, NY, she played a key role in overseeing risk management and control frameworks for the firm.
Experience as Consultant
Alka S. served as a Consultant from 2011 to 2014, working across New York/Stamford areas. In this role, she provided expert consultation on risk management practices and strategies, leveraging her extensive industry knowledge.
Tenure at Citi Private Bank
From 2009 to 2010, Alka S. held the position of Vice President at Citi Private Bank in New York, NY. During this period, she was responsible for managing high-net-worth client portfolios and implementing risk management practices for the bank.
Roles at Deutsche Bank
Alka S. accumulated significant experience at Deutsche Bank in New York, NY. She served as Associate in the Institutional Client Group from 2007 to 2009, and earlier as Summer Associate in Sales and Trading in 2006.
Education: MBA from The University of Chicago
Alka S. achieved her MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Her studies focused on Finance, Accounting, and Managerial & Organizational Behavior, completed over an extensive period.
Education: Master's Degree from University of Connecticut
Alka S. holds a Master's Degree in Financial Risk Management from The University of Connecticut School of Business, completed over a prolonged duration. This education provided her with a strong foundation in risk assessment and management practices.
Education: Bachelor's Degree from Centenary College
Alka S. earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Centenary College, which she completed over an extensive timeframe. This degree equipped her with fundamental business and administrative skills.