Yongseok (Yong) Kim
About Yongseok (Yong) Kim
Yongseok (Yong) Kim is the Managing Regulatory Coordinator at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), where he has worked since 2014. He holds an MBA in Finance and Investment from the Zicklin School of Business at City University of New York-Baruch College.
Work at FINRA
Yongseok Kim has held multiple positions at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) since 2008. He currently serves as the Managing Regulatory Coordinator, a role he has occupied since 2014. Prior to this, he worked as a Principal Regulatory Coordinator from 2012 to 2014 and as an Associate Principal Examiner from 2008 to 2011. His extensive experience at FINRA spans over a decade, contributing to regulatory oversight in the financial industry.
Education and Expertise
Yongseok Kim earned his MBA from the Zicklin School of Business at City University of New York-Baruch College, where he studied Finance & Investment from 2007 to 2013. This educational background provides him with a strong foundation in financial principles and regulatory practices, enhancing his expertise in the financial sector.
Background
Before joining FINRA, Yongseok Kim worked at the National Futures Association as a Manager from 2001 to 2008. His career in regulatory roles began there, where he gained valuable experience in overseeing compliance within the financial markets. He transitioned to FINRA, where he continued to build his career in regulatory examination and coordination.
Career Progression
Yongseok Kim's career reflects a steady progression in regulatory roles within the financial industry. He began as a Manager at the National Futures Association, then moved to FINRA, where he served as a Principal Examiner and later as an Associate Principal Examiner. His advancement to Principal Regulatory Coordinator and then to Managing Regulatory Coordinator demonstrates his growing responsibilities and expertise in regulatory matters.