Graig J. Springer
About Graig J. Springer
Graig J. Springer is the Vice President, Legal & Regulatory at Brookfield Asset Management and serves on multiple boards and committees, including Hoth Therapeutics and FINRA.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Graig J. Springer currently holds several significant roles across various organizations. He serves as the Vice President, Legal & Regulatory at Brookfield Asset Management in New York, NY. In addition to his responsibilities at Brookfield, he is an Independent Director on the Board of Directors at Hoth Therapeutics, Inc. in New York, NY. He is also a Committee Member on the Qualification Exams Committee at FINRA in Washington, DC. Furthermore, Springer is a Trustee on the Board of Trustees at The Browning School in New York, NY, where he also contributes to the Legal and Nominating & Governance Committees.
Educational Background
Graig J. Springer has a comprehensive educational background with degrees from prestigious institutions. He earned his Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law. Before attending law school, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University. He completed his high school education at The Browning School. Springer's academic credentials have provided a solid foundation for his career in legal and regulatory roles.
Past Professional Experience
Springer has accumulated extensive experience through various roles in the financial and legal sectors. He has worked as a Manager of Product Development & Governance and Manager of Distribution Compliance at OppenheimerFunds in New York, NY. At Citi, he was a Senior Analyst in Correspondent Banking Advisory in Jersey City, NJ. His earlier roles include being a Senior Consultant at Navigant, an Associate at Deutsche Bank in Credit Default Swaps Operations, and a Legal Assistant at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates. Springer also gained valuable experience at Lehman Brothers as an Analyst in Equity Research & Investment Banking Compliance.
Key Contributions and Initiatives
Throughout his career, Graig J. Springer has been instrumental in several key initiatives. At Brookfield Asset Management, he played a critical role in the formation and registration of Brookfield Oaktree Wealth Solutions. He was also pivotal in launching the Brookfield REIT and the Oaktree Strategic Credit Fund. In his role at Hoth Therapeutics, he serves as the Chair of the Nominating & Governance Committee. Additionally, Springer's involvement with FINRA includes creating and reviewing exam content for securities industry entrants. His contributions extend to various governance and regulatory functions across the organizations he serves.