Ayzada Bengel

Ayzada Bengel is an experienced financial professional currently serving as the Director of Client Advisory at Pagaya Investments since January 2020, where the focus is on utilizing machine learning and big data analytics in asset management. Prior to this role, Bengel was a Research Economist at the Economic Cycle Research Institute from September 2014 to December 2019, researching economic growth and inflation while developing cyclical leading indexes for clients. Earlier experience includes serving as a Junior Research Economist at the World Justice Project, assisting in data collection for the Rule of Law Index, and interning at Canary, a start-up focused on charitable sales. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a study abroad program at Korea University in International Studies and Economics.