BETHESDA, MD - Anurag Saksena recently joined Berkeley Point Capital LLC as its Chief Risk Officer in the firm’s headquarters in Bethesda, MD. He will report directly to Jeff Day, Chief Executive Officer, and will be responsible for leading enterprise-wide risk strategy for the firm.
Anurag previously served as the President of Global Risk & Capital Advisors, LLC, Vienna, VA, an independent risk consulting firm he founded in 2010, focused on assisting clients in improving the resiliency of their risk and capital management frameworks. From 2005 through 2010 Anurag served as Chief Enterprise Risk Officer for Freddie Mac. In this capacity, he led the development and management of a firm-wide framework for managing a full range of financial and non-financial risks. Prior to Freddie Mac, Anurag led Enterprise Risk Management for GMAC, the financial services arm of General Motors. Earlier in his career he held risk and portfolio management positions of increasing responsibilities at Societe Generale in New York, Royal Bank Financial Group in Toronto and Great-West Life Assurance Company in Winnipeg.
Anurag received a Bachelor of Science in Physics with Honors from the University of Delhi, a Masters in Science in Theoretical Physics from the University of Delhi, and a PhD in Theoretical Physics from the University of Manitoba, Canada.
“Anurag brings to Berkeley Point extensive experience in leading and directing risk management functions for a diverse group of companies of varying size and complexity. We are pleased to add such an accomplished Chief Risk Officer to the executive team” said Jeff Day, CEO of Berkeley Point Capital LLC. “Anurag’s depth of experience in enterprise risk management adds a unique and needed skill set to the firm as we embark on our plan for growth and diversification under new ownership.”
About Berkeley Point Capital
Berkeley Point Capital LLC is one of the nation’s leading multifamily capital solutions providers. The firm boasts a 30+ year history and a servicing portfolio of over $29 billion representing in excess of 2,100 loans in 45 states and the District of Columbia. This extensive and diverse national platform allows us to provide our clients with superior execution in every market in the country.
Berkeley Point is owned by entities affiliated with Ranieri Real Estate Partners LP and WL Ross & Co. LLC. As a part of its multifamily expertise, the firm offers the full complement of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and FHA products. Focusing on a three-pronged strategy of superior technology, exceptional people and unique multifamily capital solutions, our team of 190 people, located in nine offices across the nation, provides our customers a competitive advantage through speed, creativity, ease of interface and certainty of execution. For more information on Berkeley Point Capital, please visit our website at www.berkpoint.com.