Mark Koerner
About Mark Koerner
Mark Koerner serves as the AVP & Chief Counsel for FINRA Enforcement, a position he has held since 2000. He has extensive experience in financial regulation and law, having previously worked in various legal roles at FINRA and Cboe Global Markets.
Current Role at FINRA
Mark Koerner serves as the Assistant Vice President and Chief Counsel for FINRA Enforcement, a position he has held since 2000. Based in Chicago, IL, he has dedicated 24 years to this role, overseeing legal matters related to enforcement actions within the organization. His extensive experience in regulatory compliance and enforcement has positioned him as a key figure in the organization.
Previous Experience in Legal Roles
Prior to his current role at FINRA, Mark Koerner worked as Senior Regional Counsel at FINRA from 1998 to 2000. He also held the position of Senior Attorney in the Legal Department at Cboe Global Markets from 1992 to 1998. Additionally, he served as Senior Investigator in the Compliance Department at Cboe Global Markets from 1987 to 1992. These roles contributed to his expertise in financial regulation and compliance.
Educational Background
Mark Koerner earned his Doctor of Law (JD) degree from The John Marshall Law School, where he studied from 1983 to 1986. He also holds a Master of Science (MS) in Financial Markets & Trading from the Illinois Institute of Technology, completed between 1995 and 1998. His undergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance from Western Illinois University, obtained from 1980 to 1983. He briefly attended the University of Colorado Boulder in 1979.
Expertise in Financial Markets
Mark Koerner's academic background in finance and law, combined with his extensive experience in regulatory roles, has equipped him with a deep understanding of financial markets. His studies in Financial Markets & Trading have informed his work in enforcement and compliance, allowing him to navigate complex legal frameworks within the financial industry.