Winston Fortowsky
About Winston Fortowsky
Winston Fortowsky is the Credit Strategy and Policy Lead at Wealthsimple, with a background in credit policy, fraud strategy, and data analytics from his tenure at Capital One.
Title
Credit Strategy and Policy Lead
Company
Winston Fortowsky is currently employed at Wealthsimple as the Credit Strategy and Policy Lead.
Professional Experience
Winston Fortowsky has a diverse background in credit policy, fraud strategy, and data analytics. He joined Wealthsimple in November 2022 as the Credit Strategy and Policy Lead. Prior to this, he held various roles at Capital One in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, including Senior Business Manager of Credit Policy and Valuations for 10 months in 2022, Business Manager of Fraud Strategy and Authentication from 2019 to 2021, Sr. Business Analyst for Credit Technology Strategy from 2018 to 2019, Sr. Business Analyst for Credit Policy and Valuations from 2017 to 2018, and Business Analyst for Credit Policy and Valuations in 2016.
Education and Expertise
Winston Fortowsky holds multiple degrees that contribute to his expertise in credit risk management, data analytics, and economics. He earned a Graduate Diploma in Risk Policy and Regulation in 2015. He also obtained a Master’s Degree in Economics from Queen's University in 2015 and a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Windsor from 2010 to 2014.
Credit Risk Management and Data Analytics
Winston Fortowsky has significant expertise in credit risk management, largely gained through his various roles at Capital One. His experience includes developing credit policies, valuations, and fraud strategies. His background in economics and data analytics further reinforces his capability in managing and assessing financial risks.