Heather Wong
About Heather Wong
Heather Wong is a Model Risk Analyst and Staff Accountant with extensive experience in financial risk management. She has held various positions at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and previously worked at the FDIC and Morgan Stanley, contributing to risk assessment methodologies and financial oversight.
Current Role at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Heather Wong serves as a Model Risk Analyst and Staff Accountant at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) since 2015. In this role, she focuses on assessing and managing model risk within the agency. Wong has been involved in cross-agency initiatives aimed at enhancing the oversight of financial market infrastructures. Her work contributes to the SEC's mission of protecting investors and maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient markets.
Previous Experience at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Prior to her current position, Heather Wong worked at the SEC as a Risk Analyst Examiner from 2012 to 2015. In this capacity, she conducted examinations of financial institutions to evaluate their risk management practices. Additionally, she served as a Financial Risk Analyst from 2005 to 2010, where she contributed to the development of risk assessment methodologies and collaborated with other regulatory bodies to improve financial sector practices.
Professional Background in Financial Institutions
Heather Wong has extensive experience in the financial sector. She worked at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as a Senior Large Financial Institution Specialist from 2010 to 2012, focusing on risk assessment methodologies. Before that, she was a Mutual Fund Accountant at The Bank of New York for nine months in 1997, and a Tax Associate at Morgan Stanley from 1998 to 2003. These roles provided her with a solid foundation in accounting and financial analysis.
Educational Qualifications
Heather Wong holds an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University, where she studied Finance, Accounting, and Quantitative Analysis from 2003 to 2005. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Binghamton University School of Management, completing her studies from 1993 to 1997. Her educational background equips her with the analytical skills necessary for her roles in finance and risk management.