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Andrew Hessler, CFA, has a diverse work experience in the finance industry. Andrew began their career at Bank of America Merrill Lynch as a Wealth Management Auditor, where they conducted interviews, created process flows, and evaluated the effectiveness of control environments. Andrew then moved to BlackRock as a Business Manager for the Audit COO function, where they established audit universes and assisted in annual planning. Currently, Hessler is employed at Annaly Capital Management as the Director of Operational Risk & Project Manager. In this role, they work closely with senior management and the Enterprise Risk Committee to foster a strong risk culture through effective process, governance, and controls. This involves establishing the annual agenda for the ERC and implementing a framework to monitor and report risks across the organization. Before their current position, Hessler was a Vice President at Annaly Capital Management, where they led internal audits of various investment businesses and conducted risk assessments. Hessler's experience demonstrates their expertise in risk management, audit management, and process improvement.

Andrew Hessler, CFA holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration/Finance and International and Political Economics from The College of New Jersey. Andrew obtained their degree, however, the specific start and end years are not provided. In addition to their degree, Andrew has earned several certifications, including being a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder from the CFA Institute in September 2018. Andrew also holds a Certification in Risk Management and Assurance (CRMA) from The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc. obtained in March 2014, and is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) from the same institution, obtained in December 2013.