Alexander Stolpovsky
About Alexander Stolpovsky
Alexander Stolpovsky serves as the Senior Director of Investment Risk and Head of Analytics, Data, and Technology at Russell Investments. He has an extensive background in finance and physics, holding degrees from Lomonosov Moscow State University, Wayne State University, and New York University.
Current Role at Russell Investments
Alexander Stolpovsky serves as the Senior Director of Investment Risk and Head of Analytics, Data, and Technology at Russell Investments. He has held this position since 2024, contributing to the firm's strategic initiatives in investment risk management and data analytics. His role involves overseeing the integration of technology and analytics in investment decision-making processes. Stolpovsky's expertise supports the firm's commitment to delivering innovative investment solutions.
Previous Experience at Russell Investments
Before his current role, Stolpovsky worked at Russell Investments as the Director of Investment Risk and Head of Analytics, Data, and Technology from 2015 to 2024. During this time, he played a key role in enhancing the firm's analytical capabilities and risk management frameworks. His leadership in this area helped to advance the firm's investment strategies and improve overall performance.
Education and Academic Background
Stolpovsky has a strong academic foundation in physics and finance. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Lomonosov Moscow State University from 1995 to 1999. He furthered his education at Wayne State University, where he obtained a Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics from 1999 to 2005. Additionally, he studied Mathematics in Finance at New York University from 2011 to 2014, enhancing his quantitative skills relevant to investment risk.
Professional Experience in Financial Services
Stolpovsky has held various roles in the financial services industry. He worked as a Vice President and Senior Modeling Analyst at Chase from 2005 to 2009, where he focused on developing financial models. He then served as a Vice President and Front Office Developer at Bank of America from 2009 to 2011, and later at Bank of America Merrill Lynch from 2013 to 2015. He also worked as a Quant Developer at Cantor Fitzgerald for a brief period in 2012-2013.
Research Experience at Brookhaven National Laboratory
Prior to his career in finance, Stolpovsky was a researcher at Brookhaven National Laboratory from 2002 to 2005. His work there involved conducting scientific research, which contributed to his analytical skills and understanding of complex systems. This experience laid the groundwork for his transition into quantitative finance and investment risk management.