Jessica Adams
About Jessica Adams
Jessica Adams serves as the Associate Director at FINRA, a position she has held since 2017. She has a background in fund accounting and regulatory analysis, with previous roles at Fidelity Investments and CACI International Inc.
Work at FINRA
Jessica Adams has been serving as Associate Director at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) since 2017. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various regulatory functions and initiatives within the organization. Prior to her current position, she held multiple roles at FINRA, including Manager from 2014 to 2017 and Regulatory Analyst from 2011 to 2014. Her extensive experience at FINRA contributes to her expertise in regulatory compliance and financial oversight.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Before joining FINRA, Jessica Adams worked at Fidelity Investments as a Senior Fund Accounting Analyst from 2004 to 2006. In this role, she was involved in fund accounting processes and financial reporting. Additionally, she gained experience as a Law Clerk at CACI International Inc from 2010 to 2011, where she supported legal operations. This diverse background in both finance and law has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the financial industry.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Adams earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Merrimack College. She furthered her education at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, where she obtained her Doctor of Law (JD) degree from 2006 to 2009. Her academic background in business and law provides her with a solid foundation for her roles in regulatory analysis and management within the financial sector.
Career Progression
Jessica Adams has demonstrated a progressive career trajectory within the financial regulatory field. After starting her career at Fidelity Investments, she transitioned to FINRA, where she has held various positions over the years. Her roles have evolved from Regulatory Analyst to Manager, and now to Associate Director, reflecting her growth and increasing responsibilities within the organization.