Innovative, full-service partner to the asset management industry
Siepe (Siè·pe, derived from the Italian word meaning “hedge”) is a public cloud managed services and data analytics provider designed specifically to address the technology needs of asset managers. We were built from the ground up by experienced industry practitioners, using modular technology and flexible, well-formed data solutions. So whether you use our services as stand-alone or quickly integrate them with third parties, you can trust us to seamlessly apply institutional and regulatory best practices across your business.
OUR MISSION
To empower our clients to evolve with confidence by delivering innovative solutions and serving as their trusted technology partner.
our core values
Siepe’s Unifying Core Values serve as a continuous guide and inspiration in all that we do.
Passion
Passion
Purpose
Purpose
Equality
Equality
Loyalty
Loyalty
Trust
Trust
Transparency
Transparency
Reliability
Reliability
Innovation
Innovation
Flexibility
Flexibility
Collaboration
Collaboration
Our Team of Experts
Michael Pusateri, Chief Executive Officer
Michael founded Siepe in 2012 after spending 14+ years transforming IT organizations and implementing best practices in the hedge fund industry. He has amassed a solid understanding of portfolio management, operations, accounting and technology and has leveraged those skill sets to architect innovative and cost-effective solutions for complex projects such as security master, data warehouse, order management, execution management and partnership accounting systems. At Siepe, Michael has designed a leading, comprehensive front-to-back investment management platform and outsourced solutions offering utilized by top-tier financial institutions for their complex decision-making and workflow support.
Prior to starting Siepe, Michael served as CTO for Carlson Capital, CTO and co-COO for Highland Capital Management, and database and web development lead for HBK Investments in Dallas, TX. He has represented funds in over 200 investor presentations and operational due diligence meetings given his strong understanding of the business and technical background. Michael holds an engineering degree from the University of Tulsa.
Chris Doty, Chief Financial Officer
Chris has over 20 years of management, finance and accounting experience in a variety of industries. He is an accomplished finance professional with a strong record of driving strategies, initiatives, and processes that generate dynamic gains in financial performance and operational efficiencies. Prior to joining Siepe, Chris served as Vice President of Finance for CoreLogic, Inc., a $1.3 billion publicly traded provider of B2B data and analytics solutions. Chris was responsible for finance, strategic planning, budgeting, cash management and risk mitigation for a $600 million division.
Prior to CoreLogic, Chris was the Corporate Controller at Radiologix, Inc., a $250 million publicly traded healthcare provider. Chris managed the finance and accounting operations, with direct responsibility for SEC reporting, credit facilities, budgeting and Sarbanes Oxley compliance. Chris is a CPA and holds an accounting degree from the University of Tulsa.
Mark Schultis, President
Mark has over 25 years’ experience in the financial technology and services space, with nearly two decades focused directly in the credit and collateralized loan obligation (CLO) world. He is an experienced leader with a passion for inspiring employees and customers to share in a company’s vision. Over his career, Mark has helped businesses grow, transform and innovate in rapidly changing and competitive markets, with a focus on developing and empowering his leaders and teams to deliver the highest quality customer experience.
Prior to joining Siepe, Mark was CEO of SE2 LLC (now Zinnia), where he led the company’s overall business strategy, and its client-focused approach to serving the life and annuity markets. Previously, Mark spent over 19 years at IHS Markit in various senior leadership roles, and most recently served as SVP and Partner leading Wall Street Office (WSO), an industry-leading software and services provider in the credit and CLO space. Earlier, he was CFO for J.P. Morgan FCS Corporation before its acquisition by Markit in 2008.
Mark holds a B.B.A. in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin, and has been a CFA charter holder since 2003.
Paul Livanos, Vice President, Sales
Paul Livanos is the Vice President of Sales, responsible for building out and managing the sales and business development efforts across the Company’s managed services and software solution suite. Based in New York, Paul has over fifteen years’ experience across the structured finance and credit markets landscape.
Prior to joining Siepe, Paul was Managing Director and Head of North America Sales at Virtus from FIS, where he spearheaded the firm’s sales and business development efforts for its integrated front, middle and back office solutions for investment managers in the credit space. Prior to that, Paul spent nine years at BNY Mellon managing hedge fund, investment management, and private equity relationships for the bank’s structured finance business.
Paul holds a BA in Liberal Arts from Emory University, a Master’s in Music and Performing Arts from NYU and a MBA in Finance and Management from Baruch College.
Jason Bickford
Operations Analyst
Mohammed Momin
Sr. Operations Analyst
Arielle Porter
Office Manager / Admin Assistant
Tomeka Preston
Operations Analyst
Zainab Siddiqui
Sr. Operations Analyst
Aj Sidhu
Sr. Operations Analyst
Hassan Tabish
Sr. Operations Analyst
Interested in Joining a Growing, Innovative Team?
Working at Siepe opens a world of possibilities, whether you are taking your next step in a well-established career or just getting started on your journey.
At Siepe, we are dedicated to making a difference for all of our clients – and we are proud of what we accomplish.
WHAT OUR EMPLOYEES SAY