Daniel Jung, Cfa, Cpa
About Daniel Jung, Cfa, Cpa
Daniel Jung is an Assistant Regional Director at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where he supervises compliance inspections for investment companies. He holds a Chartered Financial Analyst designation and has extensive experience in securities regulation and financial analysis.
Current Role at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Daniel Jung serves as the Assistant Regional Director at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) since 2012. In this role, he supervises compliance inspections and examinations for investment companies across Southern California, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii, and Guam. He oversees a multidisciplinary team that includes CPAs, CFAs, attorneys, examiners, and financial engineers, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
Previous Experience at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Prior to his current position, Daniel Jung held multiple roles at the SEC. He worked as a Staff Accountant and Securities Compliance Examiner from 1994 to 2000, followed by a position as Branch Chief from 2000 to 2012. His tenure at the SEC spanned 18 years, during which he developed extensive expertise in the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Investment Company Act of 1940.
Volunteer Work at CFA Institute
Daniel Jung was an active volunteer in the CFA Examination Program at the CFA Institute from 2000 to 2019. His involvement spanned 19 years and took place in Charlottesville, Virginia. This experience reflects his commitment to the finance profession and the development of future financial analysts.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Daniel Jung studied at the CFA Institute, where he focused on Financial Analysis and Portfolio Management, earning the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation from 1996 to 1998. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara, completed between 1989 and 1993. Additionally, he completed his secondary education at Herbert Hoover High School from 1986 to 1989.