New York, United States, October 2025 — Alyssa Ciardullo has been promoted to Head of Human Resources at Waterfall Asset Management LLC, marking a significant milestone in her 13-year journey with the firm. In her new role, Alyssa will lead the company’s HR strategy, talent development, and organizational culture initiatives, ensuring continued alignment with Waterfall’s growth and people-centric philosophy. Her appointment reflects both her deep institutional understanding and her long-standing contribution to building an empowered and high-performing workforce.
Alyssa’s tenure at Waterfall Asset Management LLC began in 2012, where she joined as an Analyst supporting the firm’s early HR and operational processes. Over the years, she advanced through several key positions, demonstrating a strong commitment to driving people-focused excellence.
In her role as Associate, Human Resources, she played a critical part in enhancing employee experience and streamlining HR functions to meet the needs of a rapidly growing financial services organization. Her consistent performance and strategic foresight led to her promotion as Vice President, Human Resources, where she led initiatives across talent acquisition, performance management, and employee engagement, establishing a robust HR infrastructure.
As Director, Human Resources, Alyssa further elevated Waterfall’s talent strategy by focusing on leadership development, inclusion, and organizational design, preparing the firm for its next phase of expansion. Her leadership was pivotal in developing scalable systems that supported the company’s continued growth across structured credit and private equity domains.
Now, as Director and Head of Human Resources, Alyssa brings over a decade of institutional experience and a deep understanding of the firm’s culture, operations, and people strategy. Her focus will be on advancing Waterfall’s human capital agenda, nurturing future leaders, and ensuring the firm continues to thrive through innovation and employee engagement.
About Waterfall Asset Management LLC
Waterfall Asset Management LLC is a New York-based SEC-registered institutional asset manager specializing in structured credit (asset-backed securities and loans) and private equity investments. Founded in 2005 by Tom Capasse and Jack Ross, both pioneers in the ABS industry, Waterfall manages approximately $13.1 billion in assets as of December 2024. The firm leverages its deep expertise across more than 40 ABS sectors to deliver a relative value approach to investing, providing clients with competitive, risk-adjusted returns that are generally uncorrelated with traditional investment markets.
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