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David Nathanson, CFA

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Chief Credit Officer at Stealth Startup
📍 New York, New York, United States

David is a risk management executive with over 15 years of experience in credit and data-driven strategies. A CFA Charterholder with an MBA from NYU Stern, he specializes in enterprise risk and structured finance. Colleagues describe him as an "exceptionally talented, " "bright, " and "standout" professional with a high level of integrity.

He authored a public analysis on CLO ETFs from the perspective of a "recovering CLO analyst, " showcasing his deep and nuanced expertise.

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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
Chief Credit Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
New York, New York, United States
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Structured Finance
His experience spans CLOs, ABS, and other structured products, including leading model development for the Americas at Fitch Ratings and managing portfolio surveillance at Waterfall Asset Management.
Credit Risk Management
Currently serving as a Chief Credit Officer, his focus is on negotiating risk frameworks, building out credit policy, and managing regulatory requirements, viewing risk as a deal enabler.
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Career

Work history

5-2025
Chief Credit Officer
Stealth Startup
1-2024 - 6-2025
Senior Complex Financial Institutions Analyst
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
5-2023 - 1-2024
Senior Risk Manager
Hartford Investment Management Co. (HIMCO)
8-2021 - 5-2023
Director, Risk and Portfolio Management
Waterfall Asset Management LLC
2-2019 - 7-2021
Senior Director, Quantitative Analyst
Fitch Ratings
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Education
MBA
NYU Stern School of Business
Bachelor of Engineering
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
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