Kathryn Mahoney
About Kathryn Mahoney
Kathryn Mahoney serves as the Senior Director of Financial & Operational Risk Policy at FINRA, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in financial regulation, having held various positions at NYSE and FINRA over a career spanning more than two decades.
Current Role at FINRA
Kathryn Mahoney serves as the Senior Director of Financial & Operational Risk Policy at FINRA. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the organization's efforts in managing financial and operational risks. Her role involves developing policies that address emerging risks in the financial industry, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and enhancing operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at FINRA
Prior to her current role, Kathryn Mahoney worked at FINRA in various capacities. She served as the Director of the Financial and Operations Policy Group from 2009 to 2020, where she focused on financial policy development. Additionally, she was the Director of Emerging Regulatory Issues from 2007 to 2009, addressing new regulatory challenges in the financial sector.
Career at NYSE
Kathryn Mahoney has extensive experience at NYSE, where she worked for over a decade. She began her career there as an Examiner from 1992 to 1996, before advancing to the role of Principal Finance Coordinator from 1996 to 2005. Following her tenure as Principal Finance Coordinator, she served as the Director of the Risk Assessment Unit from 2005 to 2007, focusing on risk management strategies.
Education and Qualifications
Kathryn Mahoney holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from Fordham University, which she completed from 1996 to 1999. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Manhattan College, where she studied from 1987 to 1991. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her roles in financial policy and risk management.