Peter Mc Grane
About Peter Mc Grane
Peter McGrane serves as an Associate Principal Examiner, specializing in regulatory compliance within the financial services sector, particularly in market regulation. He has extensive experience in examining FINRA member firms and has held various compliance roles in notable organizations throughout his career.
Current Role at FINRA
Peter Mc Grane serves as an Associate Principal Examiner at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) since 2019. In this role, he conducts examinations for both equity and options exchanges, focusing on regulatory compliance within the financial services sector. His work contributes to maintaining the integrity of financial markets by ensuring that member firms adhere to established regulations.
Previous Experience in Regulatory Compliance
Prior to his current position, Mc Grane held various roles in regulatory compliance. He worked as a Senior Compliance Examiner at FINRA from 1999 to 2005, where he examined member firms. He also served as a Senior Compliance Examiner for the National Futures Association from 2015 to 2019, specializing in OTC derivatives. His experience spans multiple organizations, enhancing his expertise in market regulation.
Educational Background
Mc Grane has a strong educational foundation in economics and business. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the State University of New York at Binghamton from 1992 to 1996. He later obtained a Master of Arts in Economics from New York University between 2002 and 2005. Additionally, he completed a Master of Business Administration in Accounting at City University of New York-Baruch College from 2014 to 2017.
Diverse Professional History
Mc Grane's career includes a variety of roles across different organizations. He worked as a Client Administrator at Dreyfus Service Corporation from 1997 to 1999 and as AVP of Compliance at ITG Inc from 2005 to 2009. He also had a brief stint as a Compliance Consultant at GFI Group in 2011 and served as an Independent Agent at Aflac from 2011 to 2013. This diverse experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the financial services industry.