Ross Askanazi
About Ross Askanazi
Ross Askanazi is a Financial Economist at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, specializing in economic analysis and risk assessment. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania and has previous experience at JPMorgan Chase and Cornerstone Research.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Ross Askanazi serves as a Financial Economist in the Division of Economic and Risk Analysis at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the agency's mission of protecting investors and maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient markets. His role involves analyzing economic data and assessing the impact of regulatory policies on financial markets.
Education and Expertise
Ross Askanazi earned a PhD in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania, where he studied from 2012 to 2017. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Mathematics at The Ohio State University from 2008 to 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation in economic theory and quantitative analysis, which supports his work in financial economics.
Previous Experience at Cornerstone Research
Before joining the SEC, Ross Askanazi worked as a Manager at Cornerstone Research from 2018 to 2021. In this role, he applied his economic expertise to provide analytical support for litigation and regulatory matters. His experience at Cornerstone Research contributed to his understanding of economic analysis in a legal context.
Internship at JPMorgan Chase
Ross Askanazi gained early professional experience as an Operations Analyst Intern at JPMorgan Chase from 2011 to 2012. This internship allowed him to develop practical skills in financial operations and analysis, laying the groundwork for his subsequent roles in economic analysis and research.