Anthony Socarras
About Anthony Socarras
Anthony Socarras serves as the Lead Data Scientist at FINRA, a position he has held since 2013. He previously worked at T. Rowe Price for six years as a Senior Investment Liaison and holds multiple degrees in Finance and Economics.
Work at FINRA
Anthony Socarras has served as Lead Data Scientist at FINRA since 2013. In this role, he focuses on data analysis and the development of data-driven strategies. His responsibilities include providing insights and analytics that support regulatory functions. Socarras collaborates with various teams to enhance the organization's data capabilities and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
Previous Experience at T. Rowe Price
Before joining FINRA, Anthony Socarras worked at T. Rowe Price as a Senior Investment Liaison from 2007 to 2013. During his six years at the firm, he provided portfolio attribution and risk data for various investment strategies, including core, core plus, long duration, treasury, and inflation-focused strategies. His role involved acting as a subject matter expert for data production and analytics.
Education and Expertise
Anthony Socarras holds a Master of Science in Finance (MSF) from Loyola University Maryland, where he studied from 2009 to 2011. He also earned two Bachelor's Degrees in Economics and Business Technology from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, completing his studies from 2004 to 2008. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in data science and finance.
Data Analysis and Compliance Initiatives
In his current role, Anthony Socarras partners with Legal Compliance to address guideline warnings or violations. He provides rationale, status updates, and resolutions related to compliance issues. Additionally, he represents the portfolio manager on enterprise-wide initiatives, ensuring that the needs of investment staff are considered in the development of new systems and technology tools.