Chip Short
About Chip Short
Chip Short serves as a Principal Examiner at FINRA in Washington, D.C., a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in market regulation and compliance, having worked in various roles at FINRA since 2015 and previously at Wells Fargo for 19 years.
Work at FINRA
Chip Short has been employed at FINRA since 2015, holding various positions over the years. He currently serves as a Principal Examiner, a role he has occupied since 2021 in Washington, District of Columbia. Prior to this, he worked as an Associate Principal Examiner from 2018 to 2021. His earlier roles at FINRA include Senior Compliance Examiner from 2017 to 2018 and Senior Analyst - Market Regulation from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he began his tenure at FINRA as a Contractor in 2015, working as a Surveillance Analyst for a brief period.
Education and Expertise
Chip Short earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management from Emory and Henry College, where he studied from 1991 to 1995. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in market regulation and compliance within the financial services industry. This academic experience complements his extensive professional history in regulatory roles at FINRA.
Background
Before joining FINRA, Chip Short worked at Wells Fargo for 19 years, where he held the position of Director in Institutional Cash Equity Trading from 1995 to 2014. His experience at Wells Fargo contributed to his understanding of financial markets and regulatory practices, which he has applied throughout his career at FINRA.
Career Progression
Chip Short's career at FINRA reflects a steady progression through various roles focused on market regulation and compliance. Starting as a Contractor in 2015, he quickly advanced to Senior Analyst, then to Senior Compliance Examiner, and subsequently to Associate Principal Examiner. His current role as Principal Examiner marks the culmination of over eight years of dedicated service in regulatory functions at FINRA.