Waleed Husain
About Waleed Husain
Waleed Husain serves as the Chief Risk Officer at Ryan Specialty, bringing extensive experience in risk management from previous roles at notable institutions such as the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Current Role at Ryan Specialty
Waleed Husain serves as the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) at Ryan Specialty, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's risk management strategies and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. His expertise in risk management is critical to the organization's operations in the insurance and financial services sectors.
Previous Experience in Financial Institutions
Waleed Husain has extensive experience in the financial sector. He worked at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago from 2011 to 2017, focusing on supervision and regulation for regional and large banks. He also held positions at JPMorgan Chase & Co. as Managing Director & Chief Risk Officer for 11 months in 2017-2018, and at Wintrust Financial Corporation as Senior Vice President of Risk Management from 2018 to 2022.
Education and Academic Contributions
Waleed Husain earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Illinois Chicago, completing his studies from 2002 to 2006. He contributed to academia by authoring Chapter 18, 'Working Capital Management,' in the Stanford University-level textbook, Fundamentals of Corporate Finance, published by Prentice Hall in both the 1st and 2nd editions in 2022.
Expertise in Risk Management
Husain has a strong track record in risk management, having led the overhaul of enterprise risk operations and implemented a Best in Class Risk Management Framework. He has experience in remediating supervisory matters assigned by regulatory bodies, including the OCC, FRB, FDIC, NAIC, and CFPB. His work has included developing automated risk controls and integrating machine learning processes to achieve cost savings.
Leadership Development Initiatives
In his career, Waleed Husain has engaged in leadership development by supporting the growth of leadership teams and staff. He focuses on vision articulation and creating opportunities for individual development plans and succession planning, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the organizations he has been part of.