Blagovest Stoychev, MBA
About Blagovest Stoychev, MBA
Blagovest Stoychev, MBA, serves as the Vice President of Quantitative Analytics at Sallie Mae, a position he has held since 2021. He has a strong background in finance and analytics, with previous roles at Sallie Mae and a solid educational foundation from George Mason University and the University of Economics in Varna.
Current Role at Sallie Mae
Blagovest Stoychev serves as Vice President of Quantitative Analytics at Sallie Mae, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on leveraging quantitative methods to enhance financial decision-making and strategy within the organization. His extensive experience in financial modeling and analysis supports his contributions to the company.
Previous Experience at Sallie Mae
Stoychev has a significant history with Sallie Mae, having held various positions since 2009. He began as a Senior Loan Portfolio Analyst for six months, followed by roles as Loan Portfolio Analyst, Manager of Operational Strategies, Manager of Loan Portfolio Research & Analysis, Director of Financial Modeling and Analysis, and Senior Director of Financial Modeling & Analysis. His tenure at Sallie Mae spans over a decade, during which he developed expertise in financial analysis and operational strategies.
Education and Expertise
Blagovest Stoychev earned his Master of Business Administration from George Mason University - School of Business, specializing in Financial Management and Finance, from 2005 to 2007. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Economics - Varna, completed from 1998 to 2002. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his analytical and financial expertise.
Teaching Experience at George Mason University
During his time at George Mason University from 2005 to 2007, Stoychev worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant. In this role, he supported faculty in delivering course content and assisting students, contributing to the academic environment while furthering his own understanding of finance and economics.
Experience at Citi
Before joining Sallie Mae, Blagovest Stoychev worked as a Business Analyst at Citi from 2006 to 2007. This role involved analyzing business processes and providing insights to improve operational efficiency, which complemented his analytical skills and prepared him for future positions in financial analysis.