Kevin Stemp, Cfa
About Kevin Stemp, Cfa
Kevin Stemp, CFA, serves as the Senior Special Counsel to the Director of Examinations at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where he has worked since 2018. He possesses extensive experience in legal and regulatory roles, particularly in antitrust and competition regulations, and has a strong background in financial markets and enterprise risk management.
Current Role at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Kevin Stemp serves as Sr. Special Counsel to the Director of Examinations at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). He has held this position since 2018, focusing on driving progress on large-scale, sensitive projects and Division priorities. His role involves advising on initiatives that impact the SEC's National Exam Program, leveraging his extensive background in legal and regulatory frameworks.
Previous Experience at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Stemp has held multiple positions at the SEC, including Managing Executive from 2015 to 2018 and Counsel to the Director of the Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs from 2021 to 2022. He also served as Attorney-Adviser from 2011 to 2013 and Acting Deputy Managing Executive and Assistant Director from 2013 to 2015. His experience at the SEC has equipped him with a deep understanding of regulatory compliance and enforcement.
Work History at Other Organizations
Before his tenure at the SEC, Stemp worked as a Senior Associate at WilmerHale from 2005 to 2010, where he practiced law in the Washington DC-Baltimore area. He also served as Special Counsel for the U.S. Senate's Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he was an Anti-Fraud Specialist at the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Financial Stability from 2010 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Stemp holds a Doctor of Law (JD) from Columbia Law School and a Master of Laws (LLM) in European Community, International Arbitration, and International Finance from King's College London. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Washington. His expertise includes antitrust and competition regulations, alternative data, information security, and privacy.
Professional Affiliations and Contributions
Stemp has been involved with the Professional Risk Managers' International Association (PRMIA), serving as a member of the Finance Committee from 2011 to 2014 and as Chair of the Operational Governance Committee in 2010. His contributions to these committees reflect his commitment to enhancing risk management practices within the financial sector.