Steve Oh
About Steve Oh
Steve Oh serves as the Senior Policy Advisor for Exchange-Traded Products at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in the finance sector, having previously worked in various roles at Nasdaq, VanEck, Vanguard, and other organizations.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Steve Oh has been serving as a Senior Policy Advisor for Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission since 2020. In this role, he contributes to the development and implementation of policies related to ETPs, focusing on regulatory frameworks and market practices. His position is based in Washington, District of Columbia, where he has been actively involved in shaping the regulatory landscape for investment products.
Previous Experience at Nasdaq
Before joining the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Steve Oh worked at Nasdaq as the Head of ETF Listings and Business Development from 2017 to 2020. In this capacity, he oversaw the listing process for exchange-traded funds and was responsible for driving business development initiatives related to ETFs. His experience at Nasdaq contributed to his expertise in the ETF market.
Career at VanEck
Steve Oh held the position of Head of ETF Capital Markets at VanEck from 2015 to 2017. His responsibilities included managing capital market activities for the firm's ETF offerings. This role allowed him to deepen his understanding of ETF operations and market dynamics.
Educational Background
Steve Oh has a diverse educational background. He earned a Master of International Affairs (MIA) with a focus on International Finance and Business from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, he completed a Master of Arts (MA) in Linguistics with a specialization in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at Teachers College, Columbia University from 2003 to 2004. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics and French from Columbia University, which he completed from 1995 to 1999.
Early Career and Coaching Experience
Steve Oh's early career includes various roles in finance and coaching. He worked as a Trader at Susquehanna International Group from 1999 to 2002 and later served as Head of ETF Trading at LaBranche Structured Products from 2006 to 2010. Additionally, he was a College Golf Coach for Columbia University Athletics from 2002 to 2006, where he contributed to the development of student-athletes.