Lynette Wilson, MBA
About Lynette Wilson, MBA
Lynette Wilson, MBA, serves as the Principal Analyst for Internal Controls Monitoring at FINRA, where she oversees financial management and supports remote work capabilities for over 4,000 staff. With extensive experience in technology and project management, she has held various roles at FINRA since 2002, demonstrating expertise in regulatory compliance and team leadership.
Current Role as Principal Analyst
Lynette Wilson serves as a Principal Analyst in Internal Controls Monitoring at FINRA since 2020. In this role, she contributes to functional budget management and contract renewals, demonstrating her expertise in financial oversight within IT projects. Wilson effectively manages multiple projects with competing priorities and constraints, showcasing her strong project management skills across all phases of the development life cycle. She has played a key role in monitoring and supporting remote work capabilities for over 4000 staff, highlighting her adaptability and leadership in remote work environments.
Career at FINRA
Lynette Wilson has held multiple positions at FINRA, starting as a Business Analyst from 2002 to 2005. She then served as a Business Analyst Specialist from 2005 to 2012, followed by her role as Technology Delivery Lead from 2012 to 2014. Wilson advanced to Associate Director from 2014 to 2017 and later became the Director of Technology from 2017 to 2020. Her extensive experience at FINRA reflects her growth and development within the organization, as well as her commitment to enhancing technology and compliance processes.
Previous Experience at EDS
Before joining FINRA, Lynette Wilson worked at EDS, where she held the position of Unix System Administrator from 1999 to 2000 and later served as a System Analyst from 2000 to 2002. Her experience at EDS provided her with foundational skills in systems administration and analysis, which she later applied in her roles at FINRA. This background contributed to her technical expertise and problem-solving abilities in technology-related challenges.
Education and Qualifications
Lynette Wilson earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management from Western Governors University in 2020. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in the same field, which she completed from 2017 to 2019. Her educational background has equipped her with a solid understanding of business principles and management strategies, enhancing her capabilities in her professional roles.
Professional Skills and Expertise
Lynette Wilson possesses specialized knowledge in regulatory compliance, particularly in Reg SCI and SOX Compliance. She excels at writing specifications for ideal procedures and has extensive experience in crafting custom procedures and processes to resolve technology problems. Additionally, Wilson is experienced in hiring, managing, leading, and building effective teams, emphasizing her leadership and team-building capabilities.