Melissa Sidoo, MBA
About Melissa Sidoo, MBA
Melissa Sidoo, MBA, serves as Vice President at Marathon Asset Management, where she prepares performance estimates and manages reporting processes for various funds. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University at Albany and an MBA in Finance from LIU Post.
Work at Marathon Asset Management
Melissa Sidoo has served as Vice President at Marathon Asset Management since 2011. In this role, she prepares monthly performance estimates for various funds and managed accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards. She acts as a liaison with accountants, fund administrators, property managers, legal teams, and external auditors to facilitate smooth operations. Additionally, she provides transactional support for fund investments, particularly in the European Real Estate and Aviation sectors. Her responsibilities also include onboarding new acquisitions and managing tracking, allocation, and reporting processes for Luxembourg and Irish securitization entities.
Education and Expertise
Melissa Sidoo earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Economics from the University at Albany, SUNY, where she studied from 1999 to 2003. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Finance from LIU Post, completing her studies from 2009 to 2010. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in financial principles, which she applies in her current role at Marathon Asset Management.
Background
Before joining Marathon Asset Management, Melissa Sidoo held various positions in the finance sector. She worked at Citi as an Account Manager from 2008 to 2011 and as a Treasury Analyst from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, she was a Recruiting Coordinator at Merrill Lynch for nine months in 2005-2006. These roles contributed to her extensive experience in financial management, reporting, and client relations.
Achievements
At Marathon Asset Management, Melissa Sidoo has developed and implemented processes and procedures that enhance reporting and analysis within European Real Estate and Aviation strategies. She is responsible for reviewing and updating monthly administrator NAV packages to ensure accurate financial records. Her work includes identifying and resolving settlement issues and discrepancies with external counterparties and trading desks, which supports the overall efficiency of fund operations.