Assistant Director @ • Developed and led the examination program of Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations (NRSRO).
• Implemented NRSRO oversight as required by the Dodd-Frank Act and the Credit Rating Agency Reform Act.
• Led annual examinations for all NRSROs and publishing the annual report summarizing findings.
• Created the organizational and staffing requirements for the NRSRO exam program.
• Collaborated across SEC divisions on Enforcement matters, SEC rule writing, and Commission actions.
• Advised and briefed the Commission on risk based exams and NRSRO compliance progress.
• Provided credit rating agency oversight guidance to international regulators. From January 2010 to February 2015 (5 years 2 months) Managing Director @ Managing Director- Structured Finance Department 2002- 2009
• Department leader coordinating the analytical work across all sectors of the asset-backed securities group.
• Created processes that blend knowledgeable analytics with high customer service, leading to strong quality for ABS ratings.
• Led department in compliance with regulatory matters relating to division of commercial/analytical activities, analyst rotation, and securities trading by analysts.
• Commercial responsibilities include managing revenues and expenses within a $90 million budget and application of fee schedule with bankers and issuers.
• Developed cost-effective and strategic staffing models resulting in new analytical processes and allocation of additional staff to Surveillance.
• Aligned business needs with individual career development paths, ensuring talent retention and reducing turnover by 50%.
• Increased coordination and integration of business units, creating consistency of intra-departmental standards for performance, promotion, and compensation, while increasing morale.
• Spearheaded development of network systems that improved workflow, productivity, and planning. From April 1985 to February 2009 (23 years 11 months)
Finance @ New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business From 1982 to 1984 Economics @ City University of New York-Brooklyn College From 1978 to 1982 Abe Losice is skilled in: Talent Management, Capital Markets, Structured Finance, Management, Securitization, Securities, CDO, Training, Fixed Income, Derivatives, MBS, Credit Analysis, Hedge Funds, Strategic Planning, Analytics