Dave Walz
About Dave Walz
Dave Walz is a Financial Analyst at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, specializing in the Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology since 2023. He holds a BSBA in Accounting from the University of Richmond and an MBA in Finance from Georgetown University.
Current Role at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Dave Walz serves as a Financial Analyst at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) within the Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (FinHub). He has held this position since 2023, working in New York, New York. In this role, he focuses on analyzing financial technologies and innovations that impact the regulatory landscape.
Previous Experience at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Prior to his current role, Walz worked at the SEC in various capacities. He was a Financial Analyst in the Office of Capital Markets Trends within the Division of Corporation Finance from 2011 to 2019, where he spent eight years analyzing market trends. He then transitioned to the Office of Risk and Strategy in the same division from 2019 to 2023, contributing for four years before moving to FinHub.
Education and Expertise
Dave Walz obtained his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a focus on Accounting from the University of Richmond's Robins School of Business, completing his studies from 1995 to 1999. He furthered his education by earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business, studying from 2005 to 2008.
Professional Background at PricewaterhouseCoopers
Before joining the SEC, Walz worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) as a Senior Associate in Audit and Assurance. His tenure at PwC lasted from 1999 to 2004, during which he gained experience in auditing and assurance services in both Richmond, VA, and Washington, DC.