Pat Criscillo
Chief Financial Officer, Partner at Brigade Capital Management, LP
About
Pat Criscillo, CPA, is the Chief Financial Officer and a Partner at Brigade Capital Management, LP, based in New York City. As CFO and a key member of Brigade’s Management Committee and Risk Committee, he oversees the firm’s accounting, tax, operations, and treasury functions, ensuring rigorous risk management and financial integrity across the organization.
With more than two decades of experience in financial management, Criscillo’s career spans significant roles at Quattro Global Capital, Och-Ziff (Ziff) Capital Management, and PwC prior to joining Brigade in 2009. Brigade specializes in global credit investment strategies, and Criscillo’s contributions support the firm’s focus on structured credit, private credit, global credit research, and related asset classes.
Criscillo holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from Boston College and is recognized for his expertise in fund operations, financial strategy, and risk management. His leadership at Brigade Capital Management has been integral to scaling the firm’s investment platform and maintaining strong operational infrastructure within the credit and alternative investment sectors.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigade Capital Management | Chief Financial Officer, Partner | Sep 2009 to Present | — |
| Quattro Global Capital, LLC | CFO | Apr 2004 to Sep 2009 | — |
| Och-Ziff Capital Management | Fund Accountant | Jan 2002 to Jan 2004 | — |
| PricewaterhouseCoopers | Senior Accountant | Jan 1999 to Jan 2002 | — |
Education
Boston College
1995 — 1999
Others at Brigade Capital Management, LP (13)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
C Chris Chaice | Partner - Head of Distressed Research | New York, NY , United States |
 | Managing Director, Co-Head of Software Development | New York, NY , United States |
 | Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
 | Managing Director, Insurance Solutions | Los Angeles, CA , United States |
 | Partner | Madison, NJ , United States |
 | Managing Director, Co-head of Private Credit | New York, NY , United States |
 | Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
S Scott O'Brien | Research Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
S Sumit Sablok | Partner (Technology and Telecom Investing) | New York, NY , United States |
 | Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and Partner | New York, NY , United States |