Sakari Mc Donald
About Sakari Mc Donald
Sakari McDonald serves as a Senior Associate and Compliance Officer at Forge, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in compliance roles, having previously held positions at Bumped, Wells Fargo Advisors, Guardian Life, MetLife, and RBC Wealth Management.
Work at Forge
Sakari Mc Donald currently serves as a Senior Associate and Compliance Officer at Forge. In this role, he focuses on enhancing compliance strategies and transforming the compliance and risk management culture within the organization. His position involves engaging with all levels of the organization to ensure effective compliance practices are implemented.
Previous Experience at Bumped
Prior to his current role, Sakari Mc Donald worked at Bumped as Co-Chief Compliance Officer from 2021 to 2022. During his tenure, he was responsible for overseeing compliance operations and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. His experience at Bumped contributed to his expertise in compliance management.
Experience at Wells Fargo Advisors
Sakari Mc Donald worked as a Field Support Governance Specialist at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2017 to 2021. In this position, he focused on governance and compliance support, playing a key role in maintaining regulatory standards within the organization. His four years at Wells Fargo Advisors enhanced his skills in compliance oversight.
Educational Background
Sakari Mc Donald studied Business Administration and Management at SUNY Oneonta from 1995 to 1996. This educational background provided him with foundational knowledge in business principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various compliance and governance roles.
Career History in Compliance and Governance
Sakari Mc Donald has extensive experience in compliance and governance roles across multiple organizations. He served as a Senior Controls Analyst at MetLife from 2009 to 2016, and as a Registered Principal at Guardian Life from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he worked as a Registered Client Associate at RBC Wealth Management from 2000 to 2009. This diverse career path has equipped him with comprehensive knowledge in compliance and risk management.