Stephanie Alger
About Stephanie Alger
Stephanie Alger serves as the Head of Strategy, Risk, and Analytics at Vista Credit Partners, a position she has held since 2021. With extensive experience at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, she has contributed significantly to various roles in risk management and analytics throughout her career.
Work at Vista Equity Partners
Stephanie Alger has served as the Head of Strategy, Risk, and Analytics at Vista Credit Partners since 2021. In this role, she has been instrumental in establishing an analytics function that focuses on developing models and management performance reporting. Alger also played a key role in launching the VCP Business Development Company. Additionally, she serves as an ex-officio member of the firmwide Investment Risk Committee, contributing to the strategic oversight of investment risks within the organization.
Previous Experience at Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Prior to her current position, Stephanie Alger held various roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch from 2005 to 2021. She served as Managing Director and Head of Americas Equity Structuring from 2017 to 2021. Alger also co-led the CCAR Program Management Central Office and managed Global Banking Data Management and Counterparty Credit. Her experience includes roles as VP of Global Banking and Markets Risk and Director of Quantitative Portfolio Analysis and Controls. She built quantitative models for each fund across various scenarios and lifecycle stages during her tenure.
Education and Expertise
Stephanie Alger earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of South Carolina, where she studied International Business, Finance, and Sports and Entertainment Management. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in financial principles and risk management, which she has applied throughout her career in various leadership roles within the finance sector.
Early Career Background
Before entering the finance industry, Stephanie Alger worked as an Assistant to the Head Football Coach at the University of South Carolina from 2003 to 2005. She began her career in finance as an Analyst at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where she worked from 2005 to 2008. This early experience laid the groundwork for her subsequent advancement within the organization and the finance industry.