Katie Aylward De Santo
About Katie Aylward De Santo
Katie Aylward De Santo is an Enforcement Investigator at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), where she has worked since 2017. She holds an M.B.A. from the University of Maryland and a B.A. in Political Science from the College of the Holy Cross.
Work at FINRA
Katie Aylward De Santo has held multiple positions at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) since 2010. She began her career at FINRA as an Agent in the Registration and Disclosure department at the Gateway Call Center, where she worked for one year. She then served as a Senior Analyst in the Office of Fraud Detection and Market Intelligence from 2011 to 2015. Following this role, she worked as a Regulatory Analyst in Market Regulation, focusing on Trading Analysis for six months in 2015. From 2015 to 2017, she was a Manager in Market Regulation, Trading Analysis. Since 2017, she has been serving as an Enforcement Investigator.
Education and Expertise
Katie Aylward De Santo earned her Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business, completing her studies from 2013 to 2016. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science from the College of the Holy Cross, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in business and regulatory practices, which supports her roles within FINRA.
Background
Katie Aylward De Santo completed her early education at Watertown High. Her academic journey led her to pursue higher education, culminating in degrees that align with her career in financial regulation. Her professional trajectory has been primarily focused on roles within FINRA, where she has developed expertise in market regulation, fraud detection, and enforcement.
Achievements
Throughout her career at FINRA, Katie Aylward De Santo has progressed through various roles, demonstrating her capabilities in regulatory analysis and enforcement. Her experience spans over a decade and includes significant responsibilities in market regulation and fraud detection. Her current role as an Enforcement Investigator involves critical oversight of compliance within the financial industry.