Alex A. Masri is an experienced finance professional with a background in credit risk management and investments. Currently serving as a Senior Advisor in Capital Markets Risk at the USDA since July 2016, Alex A. Masri previously held roles including Managing Partner at BlackSteel Capital Group LLC and Managing Director at Odeon Capital Group LLC, where responsibilities involved overseeing credit and private equity investments as well as international credit sales and trading. Additional experience includes leadership positions at FGIC - Blackstone Capital, Ambac Assurance Corp, and BlackRock, contributing to expertise in credit trading and structured credit investments. Alex A. Masri holds a Master of Science in Financial Engineering from Bentley University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Economics from Suffolk University.