Wyatt Hamilton
About Wyatt Hamilton
Wyatt Hamilton is an Associate Principal Risk Specialist in Cybersecurity and IT Controls at FINRA, where he has worked since 2020. He has a diverse background in IT and coaching, with experience in various roles including Chief Information Security Officer and volleyball coach.
Work at FINRA
Wyatt Hamilton has been serving as the Associate Principal Risk Specialist – Cybersecurity & IT Controls, Member Supervision at FINRA since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for developing cybersecurity training materials aimed at both internal staff and Member Firms. He also provides formal and technical observations to ensure that Member Firms effectively protect client data. His work is based in Boca Raton, Florida, where he has contributed to enhancing cybersecurity measures within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Wyatt Hamilton holds a Master of Science degree from Boston University, which he completed from 2017 to 2020. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Information Systems from Pfeiffer University, studying there from 2013 to 2016. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both technical and operational aspects of cybersecurity and IT controls.
Background
Before his current role at FINRA, Wyatt Hamilton accumulated diverse experience in various positions. He worked as the Chief Information Security Officer at PEAK Brokerage Services from 2017 to 2020. He also held roles as an IT and Recruiting Assistant Intern at both Biotech Partners and Hughes and Associates LLC in 2015-2016. Additionally, he served as the Assistant Men's Volleyball Coach at Emmanuel College from 2018 to 2019 and as the Varsity Volleyball Coach at Cardinal Newman High School from 2016 to 2018.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
In addition to his role at FINRA, Wyatt Hamilton is the owner of Hamilton SBC, LLC, a position he has held since 2020. This venture complements his professional experience in cybersecurity and IT controls, allowing him to apply his expertise in a business context while contributing to the local economy in West Palm Beach, Florida.