With nearly 20 years of experience, Sara Avery spent the last six years enhancing risk management and employing guidance with Common Securitization Solutions.

Avery led the effort to ensure operational readiness of CSS to support the implementation of the UMBS in June 2019. Avery’s leadership in the company’s risk management function ensured the maintenance of safe and sound operations – which allowed a flawless transition to a new platform that currently manages nearly $5 trillion in securitization issuance and administration. Her ongoing responsibilities include ensuring that all risks are well understood and effectively mitigated to meet the level of service required of CSS. Prior to joining CSS, Avery spent nine years at Freddie Mac in a variety of senior roles focused on strengthening risk management. Avery’s coaching style focuses on empowering across the organization, and encourages “one team” for every challenge. She is regarded as consistently pushing innovation and creativity to boost value for clients. Avery fosters trust with her teammates by communicating openly with others, sharing feedback in a constructive fashion, and addressing problematic situations head-on. By letting each member of her team stretch within their roles, she inspires her team members to reach their personal best.