Jorge Wagner
About Jorge Wagner
Jorge Wagner is the General Counsel for Corporate Finance at Ally Financial Inc., with extensive experience in legal and compliance matters in the finance sector.
Current Role at Ally Financial Inc.
Jorge Wagner serves as General Counsel, Corporate Finance at Ally Financial Inc. since 2016. Operating in the Greater New York City Area, he offers legal guidance on corporate finance matters, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards. His role is pivotal in coordinating portfolio acquisitions and divestitures, as well as managing equity co-investments and sponsor LP investments.
Previous Experience at Ally Financial Inc.
Before becoming General Counsel, Corporate Finance, Jorge Wagner was Assistant General Counsel at Ally Financial Inc. from 2015 to 2016. Based in the Greater New York City Area, his responsibilities included providing legal counsel and ensuring regulatory compliance, positioning him effectively for his current role.
Career at The CIT Group
Jorge Wagner held the position of Senior Vice President, Chief Counsel at The CIT Group from 2005 to 2015. During his decade-long tenure in New York, New York, he specialized in regulatory compliance and legal oversight, contributing significantly to the firm's legal strategy and operations.
Work as Associate at Schulte Roth & Zabel
From 2000 to 2005, Jorge Wagner was an Associate at Schulte Roth & Zabel in the Greater New York City Area. In this role, he gained extensive experience in corporate law, solidifying his expertise and setting the foundation for his subsequent leadership roles in the financial industry.
Education and Legal Background
Jorge Wagner earned his Juris Doctor (JD) degree from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, studying from 1997 to 2000. Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Anthropology from the University of Miami, completing his studies from 1992 to 1996. His educational background laid a strong foundation for his career in corporate law and finance.