ARLINGTON, April 16 – Nathan announces the expansion of its financial services practice with the addition of industry-leading risk management and compliance expert, Raman Mandapaka, Ph.D. This significant hire expands the scope of Nathan’s current financial services capabilities, both domestically and internationally, and allows its clients to draw upon Dr. Mandapaka’s extensive banking and capital markets experience involving data, analytics, risk, compliance, and technology.

For more than 70 years, Nathan’s experts have been trusted for evaluating financial investments; conducting feasibility studies; and performing complex economic modeling, cost-benefit analysis, and due diligence.  Nathan has deep financial sector expertise in arranging public-private partnerships, assessing complex capital investments, and facilitating the financing of infrastructure development in the United States and international markets.  “The strategic addition of a highly regarded banking and financial expert such as Raman extends Nathan’s capabilities and furthers its legacy as a trusted partner for financial analysis and advisory services,” said Sue Chodakewitz, Nathan’s President and Chief Executive Officer.

“Raman embodies all of the qualities of a Nathan expert; deep subject matter expertise in multiple complementary and overlapping areas that mirror complex business environments,” said Bret C. Cohen, Senior Vice President & General Counsel of Nathan Associates.  “He is the true multi-disciplinary financial services practitioner, perfectly equipped to partner with clients on their most pressing challenges.”

Dr. Mandapaka, Senior Vice President and his team, bring to Nathan more than 20 years of vast experience and are renowned for their keen understanding of data governance, credit risk, market risk, and model risk.  Additionally, he is a leading authority in Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses, Stress Testing, and Anti-Money Laundering/Bank Secrecy Act (AML/BSA) compliance.  Prior to joining Nathan, Mandapaka was a Vice President at Charles River Associates, in addition to Managing Director at Navigant where he led the Quantitative Analytics and Risk Management practice.

About Nathan

Nathan is a private international economic and analytics consulting firm that works with government and commercial clients around the globe to deliver practical solutions and achieve lasting results. Whether building frameworks for economic growth or navigating regulatory hurdles, securing infrastructure financing or evaluating and assessing disputes, Nathan’s experts serve as trusted partners, offering clients the analysis, technical advice, and strategies they need for sound decision-making.

Known for both technical and service excellence, Nathan has corporate offices in the US, UK, and India and more than 40 program offices around the world. More information about Nathan can be found at nathaninc.com.

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