Sam Melnicove

Sam Melnicove has a diverse work experience spanning from 2008 to the present. They started as a Trade Intern at Lafayette Investments in 2008. In 2009, they worked as a Model Risk and Data Analytics Intern at Freddie Mac. From 2009 to 2012, Sam was an Operations Associate at Declaration Management & Research, where they analyzed daily security positions and cash reports and communicated with front office and broker/dealer counterparties.

In 2012, Sam joined Navigant Consulting as a Loan File Tester, reviewing foreclosed mortgages to report servicer impropriety and ensure fair lending practices.

From 2013 to 2020, Sam worked at Greystone & Co., starting as an Analyst I, Analytics and Compliance and later becoming an Analyst II, Portfolio Analytics. They developed C-level reporting and oversaw the annual AM-PCA inspection process.

Most recently, Sam has been working at Ascella Technologies, Inc. since 2020 as a Senior Consultant, Quantitative Analytics. Their primary goal is to support the SEC's Division of Examinations by providing complex blotter analyses on registrant trade data and technical consulting services to the Quantitative Analytics Unit. They utilize industry expertise and financial tools to develop standardized algorithms for trade blotter analysis and perform comprehensive ETL process and big data conversions.

Overall, Sam Melnicove has gained extensive experience in quantitative analytics, portfolio analytics, compliance, loan testing, operations, and risk management.

Sam Melnicove graduated from Virginia Tech in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Investment Management, with a concentration in CFA.