About
Jessica Freund is an Analyst at Waterfall Asset Management LLC based in New York, NY, where she specializes in investment management within the firm. Her responsibilities center on supporting portfolio management activities, investment analysis, and due diligence across various credit and structured finance strategies. She has been with Waterfall Asset Management since July 2021, contributing to both investment process execution and research.
Prior to joining Waterfall, Jessica served as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Notre Dame, where she developed a strong foundation in analytical skills and supported academic research (2018–2020). Her transition into investment management underscores her interest and developing expertise in structured credit, asset-backed securities, and specialty finance—key sectors historically associated with Waterfall’s core investment focus.
Jessica’s professional background reflects solid experience in financial analysis and investment diligence, although there is no publicly available education data or record of industry awards. Her growing expertise and analytic acumen position her as a valued contributor within the asset-backed and structured credit space.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfall Asset Management LLC | Analyst | Jul 2021 to Present | — |
| Waterfall Asset Management LLC | Analyst - Investment Management | Jun 2021 to Present | — |
| University of Notre Dame | Teaching Assistant | Jul 2018 to Oct 2020 | — |
| Waterfall Asset Management LLC | Summer Associate | May 2020 to Jul 2020 | — |
| Vie International Financial Services Ltd | Wealth Management Intern | Dec 2019 to Mar 2020 | — |
| University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business | Teaching Assistant | Jul 2019 to Nov 2019 | — |
Others at Waterfall Asset Management, LLC (24)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Associate - Resi Trading | New York, NY , United States | |
A Arjuna Lal | Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
C Crystal Bui | Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
D Douglas Kosann | Associate | New York, NY , United States |
| Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
E Eugene Zhelezniak | Vice President, Investment Analytics | New York, NY , United States |
| Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States | |
| Associate | New York, NY , United States | |
L Leo Wong | Partner | New York, NY , United States |
| Vice President - Investment Management | New York, NY , United States |