Peter Ciecka
About Peter Ciecka
Peter Ciecka is the Managing Director and Global Head of Fixed Income Market Risk Management at Jefferies & Company, with extensive experience in risk management across multiple asset classes and markets.
Current Role at Jefferies & Company
Peter Ciecka serves as the Managing Director / Global Head of Fixed Income Market Risk Management at Jefferies & Company. Since his appointment in 2008, he has been overseeing the management of risks associated with fixed income instruments in global markets. His role includes evaluating and mitigating risks in various asset classes such as MBS, ABS, CLO, and marketplace lending. Based in New York, Ciecka plays a crucial role in steering risk management strategies for the firm's wide range of fixed income products.
Past Experience at Morgan Stanley
Prior to joining Jefferies & Company, Peter Ciecka worked at Morgan Stanley as Vice President in the Securitized Products Group. His tenure from 2007 to 2008 involved managing risks associated with secured financial instruments. Although his stint lasted for 6 months, he contributed to the risk management framework within the securitized product segment, bringing his extensive risk expertise to the role.
Previous Role at Bear Stearns
Peter Ciecka's career includes his time at Bear Stearns, where he served as Associate Director of Mortgage Risk Management from 2004 to 2007. During his three years at the firm, he focused on the risk management of mortgage-related products. His responsibilities involved assessing and mitigating risks related to mortgage-backed securities, further strengthening his expertise in the area of fixed income risk management.
Education at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Peter Ciecka earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, specializing in Analytic Finance. Completing his studies from 2002 to 2004, he gained a robust foundation in finance and analytics, equipping him with the skills necessary to advance in his career in risk management across various financial institutions.
Academic Background from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Peter Ciecka achieved his Master of Science (MS) in Mathematics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His advanced studies in mathematics have provided him with a strong quantitative background. This foundation supports his comprehensive understanding of various complex financial products and risk management techniques.