Melody Watson-Davis is a highly accomplished risk analyst with extensive experience in financial risk management and auditing. Currently serving at the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board since January 2024, Melody has previously held key positions at Redkik as Finance Manager for the US and Brazil, and at Freddie Mac in various roles including Senior Director of Third Party Financial Institution Risk and Business Management Director from 2012 to 2022. Prior experience includes senior management positions at BDO LLP, AC Lordi Consulting, and Celanese, with a focus on risk management and internal auditing. Melody holds a Bachelor of Science in History and Political Science from The University of Texas at Austin, an MBA, and a Master of Science in Accounting from The University of Texas at Dallas.