Maryellen Maurer, Crcp®
About Maryellen Maurer, Crcp®
Maryellen Maurer is a Senior Securities Compliance Examiner at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, specializing in the Private Funds Unit. With extensive experience in compliance roles across various financial institutions, she has built a solid career in securities regulation and compliance since the early 1990s.
Current Role at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Maryellen Maurer currently serves as a Senior Securities Compliance Examiner in the Private Funds Unit at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. She has held this position since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing compliance within the private funds sector, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and practices.
Previous Experience at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Maryellen Maurer previously worked at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from 1992 to 1999 as an Investment Company and Investment Adviser Examiner. She returned to the agency in 2014, serving as a Senior Securities Compliance Examiner in the Private Funds Unit until 2021. Her extensive experience at the SEC has provided her with a deep understanding of securities regulation.
Professional Background in Compliance
Maryellen Maurer has held various compliance roles throughout her career. She was a Senior Compliance Manager at Fortis Investments for eight months in 2008, and served as the Director of Affiliate Compliance at Affiliated Managers Group from 2003 to 2008. Additionally, she worked as the Deputy Chief Compliance Officer at TPG from 2009 to 2014, further enhancing her expertise in compliance management.
Educational Background
Maryellen Maurer earned a Master of Professional Accounting from the Texas McCombs School of Business. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics from Fairfield University. Her educational background has equipped her with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the field of compliance and finance.
Experience in Legal and Compliance Roles
In addition to her roles at the SEC, Maryellen Maurer has experience in legal and compliance positions at various organizations. She worked as Senior Vice President of Legal & Compliance at Blackstone Life Sciences for four months in 2022 and served as an Assistant Compliance Officer at John Hancock Financial Services from 1999 to 2003. These roles contributed to her comprehensive understanding of compliance in the financial sector.