Viera, Lisa
About Viera, Lisa
Lisa Viera serves as the Associate Director of FINRA Market Regulation, having previously held various positions at FINRA and NASDAQ over her extensive career in market regulation and analysis.
Current Role at FINRA
Lisa Viera serves as the Associate Director in FINRA Market Regulation, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing regulatory processes and ensuring compliance within the financial markets. Her extensive experience in market regulation contributes to her effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience at FINRA
Prior to her current role, Lisa Viera worked at FINRA in various capacities. From 2004 to 2019, she served as a Principal Analyst in FINRA Market Regulation. After that, she held the position of Manager for FINRA Transparency Services from 2019 to 2020, followed by Manager of FINRA Market Regulation from 2020 to 2021. Her tenure at FINRA spans over 15 years, providing her with a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks.
Experience at NASDAQ
Lisa Viera has a significant history with NASDAQ, where she worked in multiple roles. She began her career there as a Senior Operations Specialist in Market Operations from 1988 to 1993. She then progressed to Senior Business Analyst in NASDAQ Product Development from 1993 to 1997. Following this, she served as Senior Analyst for NASDAQ MarketWatch from 1997 to 2002 and later as Associate Director for NASDAQ MarketWatch from 2002 to 2004. Her diverse roles at NASDAQ equipped her with valuable insights into market operations.
Educational Background
Lisa Viera earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree in Marketing from Pace University - Lubin School of Business. She attended the institution from 1982 to 1986. This educational foundation has supported her career in finance and market regulation.