Ainsley Kerr
About Ainsley Kerr
Ainsley Kerr is a Trading Strategies Specialist in the Market Abuse Unit of the Enforcement Division at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where he has worked since 2010. He holds a bachelor's degree from Wesleyan University and an MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business.
Current Role at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Ainsley Kerr serves as a Trading Strategies Specialist in the Market Abuse Unit of the Enforcement Division at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). She has held this position since 2010, contributing to the agency's efforts in monitoring and enforcing regulations related to market abuse. Based in San Francisco, California, her role involves analyzing trading strategies and identifying potential violations of securities laws.
Previous Experience at Goldman Sachs
Before joining the SEC, Ainsley Kerr worked at Goldman Sachs as an Associate in Equity Derivatives Trading from 2006 to 2008. During her two-year tenure, she gained experience in trading and financial markets, which provided a solid foundation for her subsequent career in regulatory enforcement.
Education and Expertise
Ainsley Kerr earned her Bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan University. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business. Her academic background equips her with a strong understanding of financial markets and trading strategies, which she applies in her current role at the SEC.
Professional Background
Ainsley Kerr has a professional background that spans over a decade in the finance and regulatory sectors. Her experience includes significant roles in trading and market analysis, allowing her to develop expertise in identifying and addressing market abuse. This background supports her current responsibilities at the SEC, where she focuses on enforcement and regulatory compliance.