Carla Madeo Derrick
About Carla Madeo Derrick
Carla Madeo Derrick serves as the Director of Risk Monitoring at FINRA, where she has worked since 2023. She has extensive experience in regulatory roles, including positions at FINRA and NYSE, and holds degrees in Economics, Business Management, and an MBA in Finance and Investments.
Current Role at FINRA
Carla Madeo Derrick currently serves as the Director of Risk Monitoring at FINRA, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on overseeing the segregation of client assets and ensuring the accuracy of regulatory capital. Her responsibilities include managing operational risks for large diversified carry and clearing member firms, contributing to the organization's mission of maintaining market integrity.
Previous Experience at FINRA
Prior to her current role, Derrick worked at FINRA in several capacities. She served as a Senior Principal Analyst in Risk Monitoring from 2020 to 2023, and as a Principal Regulatory Coordinator from 2014 to 2020. During her tenure, she developed expertise in regulatory compliance and risk management, enhancing the organization's ability to monitor and mitigate risks within the financial services sector.
Professional Background in Financial Regulation
Derrick's career in financial regulation began at the NYSE, where she worked as an Examiner from 2005 to 2007. She then joined FINRA as an Associate Principal Examiner, serving from 2007 to 2012. Following this, she held the position of Director of Broker Dealer Regulation at Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC from 2012 to 2014. This diverse experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.
Education and Expertise
Carla Madeo Derrick holds a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Business Management from Elon University, where she studied from 2001 to 2005. She furthered her education at the Zicklin School of Business, earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance & Investments from 2009 to 2014. Her academic background supports her expertise in risk monitoring and regulatory compliance.