Steven R. Gardella, MBA
About Steven R. Gardella, MBA
Steven R. Gardella, MBA, is a financial resource management professional currently working in the Treasury at Two Sigma in New York. He has extensive experience in banking relationships and treasury operations, having previously held positions at Société Générale and Pershing.
Work at Two Sigma
Steven R. Gardella has been employed at Two Sigma in the Financial Resource Management - Treasury department since 2016. In this role, he manages daily margin and collateral for over 20 funds, which collectively hold $60 billion in assets under management. He is responsible for overseeing the firm's borrowing facilities, including the management of five separate lines of credit. Additionally, Gardella creates and distributes daily capital efficiency reports directly to the co-founders of Two Sigma, ensuring that key stakeholders are informed about financial performance.
Previous Experience at Société Générale
Prior to his current position, Gardella worked at Société Générale from 2011 to 2016. He held two key roles during his tenure: first in Network Management from 2011 to 2014, and then in Collateral Management from 2014 to 2016. In these positions, he was responsible for nurturing banking and financing relationships with over 15 banks and prime brokers, which contributed to the firm's operational efficiency and financial strategies.
Education and Expertise
Steven Gardella earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from St. John's University, completing his studies from 2013 to 2019. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Finance from the same institution, which he completed from 2007 to 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in financial resource management and treasury operations.
Key Contributions and Projects
At Two Sigma, Gardella developed a centralized system designed to optimize interest earned and minimize interest paid by capturing cash balances across 15 prime brokers. He played a significant role in building a highly automated Treasury system that features real-time monitoring and an approvals workflow. This project involved collaboration with engineering, security, and project management teams, highlighting his ability to work across disciplines to enhance operational efficiency.
Internship Experience at Pershing
Before his roles at Société Générale and Two Sigma, Steven Gardella interned at Pershing in 2010 within the Business Unit Controllers (Trading Services) for a period of three months. This internship provided him with early exposure to the financial services industry and contributed to his professional development in finance.