Alex Yurgaitis
About Alex Yurgaitis
Alex Yurgaitis serves as a Principal Analyst at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), where he has focused on market manipulation investigations and trading analysis since 2017. He holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Economics and Marketing from the Darla Moore School of Business and has also studied Forensic Accounting at Georgetown University.
Work at FINRA
Alex Yurgaitis has been employed at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) since 2013. He initially served as a Senior Investigator for four years, focusing on market regulation efforts. In 2017, he transitioned to the role of Principal Analyst, where he continues to work. His responsibilities include conducting market manipulation investigations and performing trading analysis. Yurgaitis has been involved in significant regulatory initiatives during his tenure at FINRA, contributing to the organization's mission of ensuring market integrity.
Education and Expertise
Alex Yurgaitis holds two Bachelor of Science degrees from the Darla Moore School of Business, one in Economics and another in Marketing. He furthered his education at Georgetown University, where he studied Forensic Accounting. This educational background provides him with a strong foundation in financial analysis and regulatory practices, enhancing his expertise in market manipulation investigations and trading analysis.
Background
Yurgaitis completed his high school education at Bishop Ireton High School. He began his professional career with an internship at the U.S. Small Business Administration in 2012, where he worked in the Office of Capital Access for three months. This early experience contributed to his understanding of financial systems and regulatory frameworks, which he has built upon throughout his career at FINRA.
Professional Experience
Before his current role as Principal Analyst, Alex Yurgaitis worked at FINRA as a Senior Investigator from 2013 to 2017. His work during this period involved conducting investigations related to market regulation. His experience in both roles has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics and regulatory compliance.