Bobbins Irene
About Bobbins Irene
Irene Bobbins serves as the Director II of Product Management Business Analyst at FINRA, where she has worked since 2008. With a background in systems analysis and compliance, she manages a team focused on trade reporting and regulatory initiatives.
Work at FINRA
Bobbins Irene has held the position of Director II - Product Management Business Analyst at FINRA since 2008. In this role, she leads a team comprising Business Analysts and a Vendor Development team. Her responsibilities include ensuring compliance with FINRA's Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) procedures in system processing. She also plays a key role in implementing policies and procedures related to the SEC-mandated Regulation Systems Compliance and Integrity (Reg. SCI) initiative. Additionally, she supports FINRA Market Regulation and the Office of General Counsel in the documentation of policies and procedures.
Previous Experience at Fidelity Investments
Before joining FINRA, Bobbins Irene worked at Fidelity Investments as a Principal Systems Analyst from 2004 to 2008. During her four years at Fidelity, she contributed to various projects that enhanced system functionalities and improved operational efficiencies. Her experience at Fidelity laid a strong foundation for her subsequent role at FINRA.
Career at Merrill Lynch
Bobbins Irene spent 17 years at Merrill Lynch, where she served as a Senior Systems Analyst from 1985 to 2002. In this capacity, she was involved in numerous system analysis projects that supported the firm’s operational needs. Her extensive experience at Merrill Lynch provided her with a deep understanding of financial systems and trade reporting.
Education and Expertise
Bobbins Irene earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from City University of New York-Hunter College, studying from 1978 to 1982. Her educational background in computer science has equipped her with the technical skills necessary for her roles in systems analysis and product management within the financial services industry.
Project Management and Compliance
In her current role at FINRA, Bobbins Irene manages a major project that supports both Equity and Fixed Income trade reporting. She is responsible for ensuring that the project adheres to regulatory requirements and industry standards. Her leadership in this area reflects her commitment to maintaining compliance and enhancing the integrity of financial reporting.