Elizabeth West
About Elizabeth West
Elizabeth West serves as the Principal Regulatory Coordinator at FINRA, where she has worked since 2011. She holds an MBA in Finance from NYU Stern School of Business and has extensive experience in regulatory coordination and risk assessment within the financial sector.
Work at FINRA
Elizabeth West has served as Principal Regulatory Coordinator at FINRA since 2011. In this role, she collaborates with various regulatory bodies, including the CME, SEC, and FRB, as well as industry organizations like DTCC. Her responsibilities include working closely with FINRA’s Credit, Market Regulation, and Quantitative Risk groups to assess risks associated with large, complex, bank-owned broker dealers. She guides firms through the implementation of Dodd Frank regulations and develops interim capital rules for bespoke OTC Swaps.
Education and Expertise
Elizabeth West holds an MBA in Finance from NYU Stern School of Business. She also earned a B.S. in Economics and Psychology from Tufts University. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in regulatory coordination and risk assessment within the financial services sector.
Background
Before joining FINRA, Elizabeth West worked at Bear Stearns as Managing Director for 25 years, from 1983 to 2008. She then held the position of Vice President at JPMorgan for one year, from 2008 to 2009. Her extensive experience in the financial industry informs her current role at FINRA.
Achievements
Elizabeth West has presented at the FINRA Regulatory College, which serves as a forum for domestic and international securities regulators. Her presentations contribute to the ongoing education and collaboration among regulatory professionals in the financial sector.