Jeremy Pendrey
About Jeremy Pendrey
Jeremy Pendrey serves as the Assistant Regional Director of the Asset Management Unit at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in San Francisco, California, a position he has held since 2015. He supervises enforcement cases related to securities laws violations and has a background in law with a JD from UCLA.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Jeremy Pendrey has served as the Assistant Regional Director of the Asset Management Unit at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) since 2015. In this role, he supervises enforcement cases related to violations of securities laws by advisers to various funds and retail accounts. His responsibilities include overseeing core enforcement attorneys who investigate a wide range of securities violations, including financial fraud, market manipulation, and insider trading. Prior to his current position, Pendrey held roles as an Enforcement Attorney from 2005 to 2010 and as Enforcement Senior Counsel in the Asset Management Unit from 2010 to 2015, both based in San Francisco, California.
Education and Expertise
Jeremy Pendrey earned his Doctor of Law (JD) degree from the University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law, where he studied from 1993 to 1996. Prior to this, he completed his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at UCLA from 1989 to 1993. His educational background provides a strong foundation in law and political science, which supports his expertise in securities regulation and enforcement.
Background
Jeremy Pendrey has a significant tenure at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, spanning over 18 years. His career at the SEC began in 2005 as an Enforcement Attorney, where he focused on various securities law violations. He progressed to the role of Enforcement Senior Counsel in the Asset Management Unit before becoming the Assistant Regional Director. His extensive experience in enforcement and regulatory matters contributes to his current leadership role.
Achievements
Throughout his career at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Jeremy Pendrey has overseen numerous investigations into securities law violations. His leadership in the Asset Management Unit has involved managing cases related to financial fraud, market manipulation, and insider trading. His work has contributed to the SEC's mission of protecting investors and maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient markets.