John Risko

John Risko, CFA, is a seasoned financial professional with extensive experience in investment management. Currently serving as a Director at Benefit Street Partners since August 2019, John has advanced through various roles including Vice President and Senior Associate. Prior experience includes a Senior Associate position at Harland Clarke Holdings and roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch as an Investment Banking Analyst and as a Financial Analyst at Merrill Lynch. Early career roles include an Analyst at Windstar Capital Advisors and internships at Hightower Holdings and Burton Carol Management. John holds dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Economics and Statistics from the University of California, Berkeley.