Arthur Samandar
About Arthur Samandar
Arthur Samandar is the Senior Vice President and US Head of Change Management at Jefferies, with extensive experience in risk management and financial control.
Title and Current Role
Arthur Samandar is the Senior Vice President and US Head of Change Management at Jefferies. He began this role in 2018, overseeing change management initiatives and ensuring systematic transitions within the organization. His responsibilities include managing complex projects and leading improvement efforts to enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Roles at Jefferies
Before his current role, Arthur held several significant positions at Jefferies. From 2016 to 2018, he served as Vice President of Risk and Model Governance in New York. Prior to that, he managed counterparty credit risk from 2014 to 2016. Arthur also worked as a Fixed Income Financial Controller and References Data Business Analyst from 2011 to 2014. These roles enabled him to develop a deep understanding of financial risk management and control mechanisms.
Experience at Morgan Stanley
Arthur Samandar worked at Morgan Stanley as an Equity Swaps Product Controller from 2006 to 2011. During these five years, he was responsible for overseeing equity swaps product control, guiding product strategy, and ensuring regulatory compliance within the organization. This role provided him with extensive experience in financial product management and regulatory matters.
Education and Expertise
Arthur Samandar holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Banking, Corporate Finance, and Securities Law from Baruch College. He completed his degree between 2001 and 2005. His academic foundation in business administration, combined with his professional experience, positions him as a knowledgeable leader in financial management and corporate governance.