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Scharon Gregory Gordon

New York,USA

Summary

Quantitative analyst with extensive experience in hedge funds, banking, and credit rating agencies, specializing in structured products across consumer asset-backed sectors. Proven expertise in risk management, securitization, valuation, credit analysis, and loan administration. Strong international background and diverse industry knowledge enhance analytical capabilities and decision-making processes.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Director, Capital Markets

Open Lending
New York, NY
01.2024 - Current
  • Evaluated strategic and operational efficiency of consumer loan portfolio through data analysis.
  • Conducted portfolio valuation and modeling for LP portfolios in collaboration with risk and actuarial teams.
  • Led structuring of deals involving loan participations, whole loan sales, and securitizations.
  • Analyzed competitor data and industry trends to assess portfolio's competitive standing.
  • Designed and implemented innovative programs and products to enhance partner value and drive growth.

Associate Director, ABS Consumer

KBRA
New York, NY
11.2021 - 01.2024
  • Conducted transaction analysis, including originator evaluation, loan pool assessment, and bond structure modeling.
  • Served as lead analyst for Octane Powersports, Foursight Funding, Marlette, and Achieve.
  • Prepared credit submissions and presented transactions to rating committees for evaluation.
  • Contributed to development of rating criteria and methodologies for various transactions.
  • Authored individual transaction reports and market commentaries on special topics.
  • Monitored performance metrics and executed cash flow analysis for unsecured loans and auto finance.
  • Analyzed transactions in powersport and credit card sectors to ensure compliance with standards.

Vice President

UniCredit Corporate & Investment Banking
New York, NY
01.2019 - 11.2021
  • Analyzed portfolio trends to identify vulnerabilities through data interpretation on payment patterns and financial ratios.
  • Prepared recommendations for loan modifications, restructurings, and renewals based on analysis.
  • Monitored borrower compliance with reporting and covenants to manage potential defaults.

Vice President

Arena Investors
New York, NY
11.2015 - 01.2019
  • Performed comprehensive financial analysis of potential portfolio companies, assessing cash flows and industry trends for $350 million loan portfolio.
  • Developed detailed financial models for projections, covenant sensitivity, duration calculations, and internal rate of return evaluations.
  • Drafted internal memorandums regarding new investments and account amendments for private deals.
  • Reviewed loan and security agreements to verify compliance with internal credit approvals.

Vice President

Markit Group
New York, NY
07.2012 - 10.2015
  • Delivered accurate end-of-day bond evaluations for non-agency securities using Intex, CoreLogic, and SQL.
  • Reverse engineered pricing inputs from trading observations to determine security valuations.
  • Analyzed collateral performance to adjust valuation models in response to market conditions.

Vice President

Marathon Asset Management
New York, NY
09.2003 - 06.2012
  • Analyzed trends in prepayment, modification, liquidation, and severity matrices for $2 billion portfolio of non-agency RMBS, ABS, CMBS, and whole loans.
  • Evaluated model performance, identifying anomalies in cash flows for ABS transactions including autos and franchise deals.
  • Conducted credit and surveillance analysis of Marathon-issued CLOs to assess risk exposure.
  • Managed currency exposure while advising on hedging strategies for emerging market portfolio.
  • Developed controls and infrastructure to support firm's international expansion into London as direct report to COO/CFO.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Finance

Fordham University
New York, NY

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Skills

  • SQL and Python
  • Bloomberg and Intex
  • Loan IQ and ClearPar
  • MS Office Suite and VBA
  • CRM systems

Timeline

Managing Director, Capital Markets

Open Lending
01.2024 - Current

Associate Director, ABS Consumer

KBRA
11.2021 - 01.2024

Vice President

UniCredit Corporate & Investment Banking
01.2019 - 11.2021

Vice President

Arena Investors
11.2015 - 01.2019

Vice President

Markit Group
07.2012 - 10.2015

Vice President

Marathon Asset Management
09.2003 - 06.2012

Master of Business Administration - Finance

Fordham University

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Tufts University

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