Riley Willis

Portfolio Operations Analyst

Riley serves as a Portfolio Operations Analyst at Ascentis Asset Management, where he supports the firm’s investment operations across equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, and alternative investments. With his prior experience in financial services, Riley plays a key role in trade execution support, portfolio operations, and process optimization, helping ensure accuracy and efficiency throughout the investment process.

He is particularly focused on process automation and developing scalable operational solutions through workflow enhancements and VBA-based tools. His work is centered on improving operational efficiency, reducing risk, and enhancing overall team performance within the asset management platform.

Riley earned his degree in Finance from Texas Tech University. Outside of work, Riley enjoys reading, fishing, golf, and spending time with his wife and their dog, Otis.