Laura Astrada
About Laura Astrada
Laura Astrada serves as the Head of Risk and Compliance at the Long-Term Stock Exchange. She has extensive experience in regulatory roles, including positions at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation.
Current Role at Long Term Stock Exchange
Laura Astrada serves as the Head of Risk and Compliance at the Long-Term Stock Exchange (LTSE) since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing risk management and compliance strategies, ensuring that the exchange adheres to regulatory standards and best practices. Her expertise in risk and compliance is essential for maintaining the integrity of LTSE's operations.
Previous Experience at The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation
Laura Astrada held multiple positions at The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). She served as Executive Director of Global Public Policy from 2016 to 2019, focusing on regulatory affairs and public policy initiatives. Following this, she worked as Managing Director of Regulatory Relations from 2019 to 2021 and as Managing Director and Deputy General Auditor from 2021 to 2022. Her tenure at DTCC spanned over six years, contributing to the organization's regulatory and compliance frameworks.
Experience at Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Astrada worked at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in various roles. She was Associate Director for Clearing Policy in the Division of Clearing & Risk from 2015 to 2016. Prior to that, she served as Senior Counsel to Commissioner Mark Wetjen from 2014 to 2015 and as Special Counsel from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, she was Associate Chief Counsel in the Division of Clearing & Risk from 2011 to 2014. Her experience at CFTC focused on regulatory policy and compliance in the financial sector.
Educational Background
Laura Astrada earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish from Dickinson College, where she studied from 1992 to 1997. She later pursued a Juris Doctor (J.D.) at American University, Washington College of Law, completing her studies from 2002 to 2005. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her career in law and compliance within the financial services industry.
Early Career at Fried Frank
Laura Astrada began her legal career as an Associate in the Litigation department at Fried Frank from 2005 to 2006. This role allowed her to gain experience in legal practices and litigation, which contributed to her subsequent positions in regulatory and compliance roles within financial institutions.