Caryn Smith, MBA
About Caryn Smith, MBA
Caryn Smith is a Senior Principal Design Strategist specializing in Design Thinking and Innovation at FINRA. She holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and has extensive experience in strategy and analytics across various industries.
Current Role at FINRA
Caryn Smith serves as the Senior Principal Design Strategist in Design Thinking and Innovation at FINRA. She has held this position since 2020, contributing her expertise in design strategy to enhance innovation within the organization. Her role involves applying design thinking methodologies to develop solutions that address complex challenges in the financial regulatory environment.
Previous Experience in Risk Analytics and Strategy
Caryn Smith has a diverse background in risk analytics and strategic management. She worked at GE Capital as a Senior Associate in Risk Analytics from 2013 to 2015 and as a Loan Review Analyst from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, she served as Principal of Strategy and Innovation at Hyatt Hotels Corporation from 2017 to 2020, where she focused on strategic initiatives to drive innovation within the company.
Educational Background
Caryn Smith holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from the University of Michigan, where she studied from 2003 to 2007. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business, completing her studies from 2012 to 2015. Her educational background supports her expertise in design strategy and business management.
Career Progression in Operations and Project Management
Caryn Smith's career includes significant roles in operations and project management. She was an Operations Manager at Kaplan Test Prep from 2008 to 2010. Following that, she worked as a Project Manager at CME Group for six months in 2015. She also held a managerial position at Capital One, focusing on process management in card partnerships from 2016 to 2017.