MassHousing selected S&W to manage the search and selection process for the organization’s Senior Director of Finance

In June of 2024, MassHousing selected S&W to manage the search and selection process for the organization’s Senior Director of Finance, a vacancy created by the planned retirement of long-time team member, Steve Vickery. S&W and MassHousing considered a diverse candidate pool of local finance talent coming from a variety of industry backgrounds.

Following a comprehensive search, MassHousing is proud to announce Waseem Arshad as their next Senior Director of Finance. Mr. Arshad brings more than 17 years of financial services experience, with more than a decade leading dynamic finance teams, to MassHousing. He has held demonstrated financial leadership in key roles with organizations including J.P. Morgan Chase, Fidelity Investments, Wellington Management, and most recently served as a Director of Finance at State Street.  `

Established by the state legislature in 1966, MassHousing is a quasi-public agency with the mission of improving the lives of the people of Massachusetts by providing financing for affordable housing. While the largest portion of MassHousing’s portfolio is in multi-family development, the institution also provides financing for single family homes, manages educational programming, and leads the Massachusetts Community Climate Bank.

This executive search was managed by Julia Crouter, Senior Associate, and Cameron Boyd, Managing Partner.