Jessica Martin
About Jessica Martin
Jessica Martin serves as the Director of Financial Disclosure and Surveillance Programs at FINRA, bringing extensive experience in compliance from various director-level roles in the financial sector. She holds a BBA in Managerial Finance from the University of Mississippi and possesses multiple financial regulatory licenses.
Work at FINRA
Jessica Martin has been serving as the Director of Financial Disclosure and Surveillance Programs at FINRA since 2024. In this role, she oversees the implementation and management of programs that ensure compliance with financial disclosure regulations. Her responsibilities include monitoring financial activities and ensuring that organizations adhere to established guidelines. This position leverages her extensive background in compliance and regulatory frameworks.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Martin earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Managerial Finance from the University of Mississippi - School of Business Administration, where she studied from 2003 to 2007. She also completed her education at St. Agnes Academy from 1990 to 2003. Her academic background supports her expertise in financial disclosure and surveillance programs, which are critical in her current role.
Background
Jessica Martin has a robust background in compliance, having held several director-level positions prior to her current role at FINRA. She worked as the Director of Compliance at NewEdge Advisors from 2020 to 2023, and as a Compliance Officer at B. Riley Wealth Management from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she served as the Director of Compliance at Acorns for one year. Her career began as an Operations Assistant at Stanford Group Company from 2007 to 2009.
Achievements
Jessica Martin holds multiple financial regulatory licenses, including Series 7, Series 66, Series 24, Series 4, Series 53, and Series 9/10. These licenses demonstrate her qualifications and commitment to maintaining high standards in the financial industry. Her extensive experience in compliance has positioned her as a knowledgeable leader in financial disclosure and surveillance.