Gargi Sharma
About Gargi Sharma
Gargi Sharma is a Director at FINRA, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in finance and accounting, having held various positions at FINRA and the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, and she holds multiple degrees from The University of Texas at Dallas.
Current Role at FINRA
Gargi Sharma currently serves as a Director at FINRA, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees various initiatives and projects within the organization, contributing to the regulatory framework of the financial industry. Her extensive experience at FINRA includes multiple roles that have equipped her with a deep understanding of examination processes and compliance.
Previous Experience at FINRA
Prior to her current role, Gargi Sharma held several positions at FINRA from 2005 to 2021. She started as a Senior Examiner, progressing to Principal Examiner, and later served as Manager. Additionally, she worked as the Examination Manager for the AML Investigative Unit. Her tenure at FINRA spanned over 15 years, during which she gained significant expertise in regulatory examinations and compliance.
Experience at Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Gargi Sharma worked at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis as a Senior Examiner from 2010 to 2013. In this role, she was responsible for assessing the safety and soundness of financial institutions. Her experience at the Federal Reserve contributed to her knowledge of banking regulations and risk management.
Educational Background
Gargi Sharma earned her Master's degree in Accounting from The University of Texas at Dallas, where she studied from 2006 to 2008. She also holds an MBA in Finance from the same institution, completed between 2003 and 2005. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Finance, General, from The University of Texas at Dallas, studying from 2000 to 2003. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her career in finance and regulatory compliance.
Early Career at Bank One
Before her extensive career at FINRA, Gargi Sharma worked as a Personal Banker at Bank One from 2003 to 2006. In this role, she engaged with clients to provide banking services and financial advice, which helped her develop customer service skills and a solid understanding of banking operations.