Data Science and Analytics for the Front Office - Executive Summary
Judy Blackwell
Director
Judy Blackwell has more than 30 years of information technology experience in the investment management industry. She joined Cutter Associates in 2006 and has worked as part of Cutter Research since 2007. Prior to Cutter, Judy worked for a number of investment management firms as a consultant and in project management roles. Her experience includes IT strategy, technology outsourcing, and business process outsourcing programs. She has worked in institutional asset management, retail, and private client business, and has managed large-scale projects, developing and implementing front and back office systems.
Recent research assignments and publications include the following:
- Alternative Data and the Expanding Universe of Investment Information
- Automating Business Processes
- Collateral Management
- Data Science and Analytics in the Front Office
- ESG Investing
- Integrating Investment Systems
- Managed Data Services
Laura Jesson
Senior Research Analyst
Laura Jesson has more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry as a project manager, business analyst, and consultant. She joined Cutter Associates in 2013. Prior to joining Cutter, Laura spent eight years at Wells Capital Management and Evergreen Investments, where she managed investment operations projects. She previously worked at Omgeo as a member of the Central Trade Manager (CTM) product design team. Laura started her career at Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) as a process consultant supporting a variety of projects for clients in the financial services industry.
Laura earned her bachelor of arts in economics and psychology from Amherst College. She holds the Project Manager Professional (PMP) certification.
Recent research assignments and publications include the following:
- Client Reporting
- Corporate Actions
- Cyber Security
- Front Office Data
- Managing Operating Costs
- Managing Vendors and Service Providers
- Opportunities for External Sourcing