Former Citi and U.S. Bank Executive Rajinder Singh Joins Pagaya as Chief Risk Officer
September 05 2024 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
With 25+ years of experience in global banking and financial
services, Raj brings a wealth of expertise in risk management
Pagaya Technologies LTD. (NASDAQ: PGY) ("Pagaya" or “the
Company”), a global technology company delivering AI-driven product
solutions for the financial ecosystem, today named Rajinder (Raj)
Singh as Chief Risk Officer. In this role, he will oversee all
aspects of risk management, ensuring profitable, responsible, and
continuous growth for Pagaya.
"We are thrilled to welcome Raj to our team as our Chief Risk
Officer. With deep regulatory experience, coupled with a proven
track record across multiple asset classes, his expertise and
leadership will be instrumental as we navigate the complexities of
our industry and continue to drive our strategic vision forward,”
said Sanjiv Das, President of Pagaya. “We're excited to see the
impact he will have in shaping our risk management practices and
enhancing our overall business resilience, as the premier consumer
credit technology solution for the banking ecosystem.”
Most recently, Singh served as Chief Risk Officer for
NewRez/Caliber Home Loans, a residential mortgage lending and
servicing company. There, he was responsible for managing all
aspects of risk for the $600 billion mortgage servicing rights
portfolio and ~$130 billion annual mortgage originations and
distribution. Singh also held senior leadership roles at Citigroup,
U.S. Bank, Genworth Financial, Ally Financial, and G.E. Capital. He
also serves on the boards of Sagen Canada, India Mortgage Guarantee
Corporation, and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.
"I’m incredibly excited to join this all-star team and
contribute to the continued success of the organization. The
opportunity to leverage AI, big data and cutting-edge technology in
risk management strategies, all in an effort to expand access to
financial opportunities, is something I’m particularly passionate
about,” said Raj. “I look forward to collaborating with such a
talented group to drive product innovation, enhance our regulatory
approach, and deliver outstanding results for our banking and
lending partners utilizing our unique AI and machine learning
capabilities.”
Singh’s new role supports Pagaya’s focus on driving growth among
major US lending partners, as recently reported in the Company’s
2024 Q2 earnings results. The Company achieved a network volume of
$2.3B and a record $50M in adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter
of 2024, and is well-positioned for continued growth. Their growing
network now includes 31 lending partners and 120 institutional
investors. The Company also further diversified their funding and
enhanced capital efficiency through forward flow arrangement for up
to $1B with Castlelake and their first triple-A rating on a
personal loan ABS.
About Pagaya Technologies
Pagaya (NASDAQ: PGY) is a global technology company making
life-changing financial products and services available to more
people nationwide, as it reshapes the financial services ecosystem.
By using machine learning, a vast data network and an AI-driven
approach, Pagaya provides consumer credit and other products for
its partners, their customers, and investors. Its proprietary API
and capital solutions integrate into its network of partners to
deliver seamless user experiences and greater access to the
mainstream economy. For more information, visit pagaya.com.
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