Matthew Cohen
About Matthew Cohen
Matthew Cohen is a Managing Director at Waterfall Asset Management LLC, with extensive experience in investment research and analytics. He has held various roles in the finance sector, including positions at Ready Capital and Highbridge Capital Management, and has a strong background in portfolio management and financial analysis.
Work at Waterfall Asset Management
Matthew Cohen has held multiple roles at Waterfall Asset Management LLC. He served as Managing Director, Investment Research and Analytics from 2021 to 2022, where he focused on investment research and analytics for 11 months in New York. Prior to this, he worked as Director, Investment Research and Analytics from 2019 to 2021 for two years. In 2022, he returned to Waterfall Asset Management LLC as Managing Director, continuing his contributions to the firm in the New York City Metropolitan Area.
Current Position at Ready Capital
Since 2021, Matthew Cohen has been serving as Chief Technology Officer and Deputy COO at Ready Capital. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing technology initiatives and operational strategies within the organization. His work is based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, where he has been instrumental in aligning technology with business objectives.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Cohen studied at the University at Albany, where he completed the Financial Analyst Honors Program and earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from 2001 to 2005. He has developed expertise in portfolio management, hedge funds, and valuation within the investment management industry. Additionally, he is proficient in using Bloomberg for financial analysis and investment management.
Previous Experience in Investment Management
Matthew Cohen has a diverse background in investment management. He worked at Pershing, a BNY Mellon company, on the Mutual Fund Trading Desk from 2006 to 2007. He then joined Highbridge Capital Management as an Associate from 2007 to 2010. His early career also included a role in sales at Horizon Foods from 2002 to 2005, providing him with a broad understanding of the financial landscape.