Kimberly Aardsma, Cfe
About Kimberly Aardsma, Cfe
Kimberly Aardsma is a Senior Compliance Examiner at FINRA with expertise in data analysis and visualization using Tableau and SQL. She has a background in finance and compliance, having previously worked at the National Futures Association and Aflac.
Work at FINRA
Kimberly Aardsma currently serves as a Senior Compliance Examiner at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) in Chicago, Illinois. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the organization's mission of ensuring market integrity and protecting investors. In her role, she utilizes her expertise in compliance and regulatory frameworks to assess and enhance the effectiveness of compliance programs within the financial services industry.
Previous Experience in Compliance and Risk Management
Prior to her current role at FINRA, Kimberly Aardsma worked at the National Futures Association (NFA) from 2014 to 2017. Initially, she served as a Compliance Examiner for two years, where she focused on regulatory compliance within the futures industry. Following this, she transitioned to the role of Risk Management Analyst for one year, further developing her skills in risk assessment and management.
Education and Expertise
Kimberly Aardsma has a solid educational background in business and finance. She earned an Associate of Arts degree in Business from Prairie State College, where she studied from 2009 to 2011. She then obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Finance from Loyola University of Chicago, completing her studies from 2011 to 2013. Her academic training complements her professional expertise in data analysis and visualization, particularly with tools such as Tableau and SQL.
Skills and Competencies
Kimberly Aardsma possesses effective communication skills that enable her to engage with various organizational levels and industry sectors. She demonstrates strong creative problem-solving abilities and logical reasoning, which are essential for her roles in compliance and risk management. Additionally, her capacity to quickly learn and adapt to new software tools enhances her effectiveness in data analysis and regulatory compliance.
Early Career at Aflac
Before her tenure at the National Futures Association, Kimberly Aardsma worked as an Associate at Aflac from 2012 to 2014 in LaGrange, Illinois. This early experience in the insurance industry provided her with foundational knowledge in compliance and customer service, which she later applied in her compliance roles.