Tigran Khrimian
About Tigran Khrimian
Tigran Khrimian serves as the Senior Vice President at FINRA, where he leads technology transformation initiatives and oversees the development of the Consolidated Audit Trail. He has extensive experience in software development and architecture, having previously worked at IBM, Chessiecap, and held various roles at FINRA since 2008.
Current Role at FINRA
Tigran Khrimian currently serves as Senior Vice President at FINRA, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he leads the transformation of technology for broker-dealer registration, examinations, and continuing education. He champions cloud adoption and data-driven strategies to ensure that technology aligns with business objectives. His responsibilities also include overseeing the development of the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT), which is recognized as the largest financial database globally, processing over 400 billion market events daily.
Previous Experience at FINRA
Before his current role, Tigran Khrimian worked at FINRA in several capacities. He served as Senior Director from 2008 to 2015, followed by a position as Vice President of Data Platforms from 2015 to 2020. During his tenure, he provided technology support for reporting over-the-counter fixed income securities and contributed to various technology initiatives aimed at enhancing regulatory oversight.
Professional Background in Technology
Tigran Khrimian has a solid background in technology, having worked as a Software Developer at IBM from 1997 to 2000 and as a Senior Software Architect at Chessiecap, Inc. from 2003 to 2004. His experience spans various roles that emphasize software development and architecture, contributing to his expertise in technology transformation within financial services.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Tigran Khrimian holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from The Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Maryland. His academic background has provided him with a strong foundation in computer science principles, which he applies in his professional endeavors.
Innovations in Regulatory Technology
In his current role, Tigran Khrimian develops market surveillance algorithms using artificial intelligence to enhance regulatory oversight in the U.S. Securities markets. His work focuses on leveraging advanced technology to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of regulatory processes.