Yuri Zbrutsky

Yuri Zbrutsky is a seasoned professional in quantitative research and analytics, currently serving as Senior Director & Actuary, ALM & Investment Strategy at New York Life Insurance Company since March 2019, where key responsibilities include leading quantitative research and development. Previously held the position of Corporate Vice President at the Center for Data Science & AI, focusing on alternative data for underwriting risk classification and operational efficiency. Notable past roles include Associate Director of Analytics at Essence and Director of Advanced Analytics at IPG Mediabrands, developing predictive analytics and machine learning algorithms. Extensive experience in operational risk stress testing at Standard Chartered Bank and various managerial positions in banking and analytics have established Yuri as an expert in risk management and data-driven strategies. Yuri holds an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, as well as master’s and bachelor’s degrees from the National Technical University of Ukraine 'Kyiv Polytechnic Institute' in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, respectively.