Steven Warshavsky
Managing Director, CFO at Sandler Capital Management
About
Steven Warshavsky is a Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer at Sandler Capital Management, an alternative asset management firm based in New York and Florida. In this capacity, he oversees all financial operations and administrative functions, supporting Sandler’s hedge fund and private equity portfolios, which serve high net worth individuals, family offices, and institutional clients.
Warshavsky is integral to Sandler Capital’s investment process, with exposure across alternative investments such as hedge funds, private equity, real estate, and venture capital; his responsibilities include risk management and financial oversight within these asset classes. The firm’s recent sector allocations—driven by 13F filings—include significant weighting in technology, consumer discretionary, and healthcare equities, reflecting the firm's approach to diversified strategies.
Prior to joining Sandler Capital in 2002, Warshavsky held senior finance roles including Managing Director and Treasurer at J.H. Whitney & Co., CFO at Liberty Brokerage Investment Corp., and CFO at D.E. Shaw & Co.. He holds both a BS and MBA from SUNY Buffalo and is a licensed CPA, bringing over three decades of expertise in financial administration and alternative investment management to the industry.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandler Capital Management | Managing Director, CFO | Jan 2002 to Present | — | 
| J.H.Whitney & Co. | Managing Director, Treasurer | Jan 1999 to Jan 2001 | — | 
| Liberty Brokerage Inc. | CFO | Jan 1989 to Jan 1999 | — | 
| D. E. Shaw & Co. | CFO | Jan 1988 to Jan 1989 | — | 
| Burjess Allison Capital Markets / Wilbro Fund | Controller | Jan 1982 to Jan 1988 | — | 
| Ernst & Young | Senior Accountant | Jan 1979 to Jan 1982 | — | 
Education
State University of New York at Buffalo - School of Management
MBA
Others at Sandler Capital Management (8)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| Managing Director | New York, NY , United States | |
| Energy Transition and Sustainability Development Advisor | New York, NY , United States | |
| Vice President | Roslyn, NY , United States | |
| TTim Marsek | Managing Director and Partner | New York, NY , United States | 
| Managing Director | New York, NY , United States | |
| Vice President-Industrials Analyst | Boston, MA , United States | |
| TTom Molnar | Vice President | New York, NY , United States | 
| Vice President | New York, NY , United States |