Lia Mathiesen
About Lia Mathiesen
Lia Mathiesen is the Director of Regulatory Operations at Wealthsimple in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with extensive experience in compliance and marketing roles.
Current Role at Wealthsimple
Lia Mathiesen is the Director of Regulatory Operations at Wealthsimple, a position she has held since 2022. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, she oversees regulatory operations to ensure compliance with industry standards and legal requirements. Her role integrates regulatory strategies within the company, bolstering Wealthsimple's operational integrity.
Previous Experience at Virtu Financial
From 2018 to 2021, Lia Mathiesen served as the Chief Compliance Officer for Virtu ITG Canada Corp. During her tenure of 3 years, she was responsible for overseeing compliance protocols and ensuring that the company adhered to financial regulations. This experience further honed her expertise in regulatory affairs and compliance within the financial services sector.
Vice President Compliance at ITG
Lia worked at ITG as Vice President Compliance from 2012 to 2018, totaling 6 years. In this capacity, she was instrumental in managing compliance processes and aligning them with industry standards. Her responsibilities included regular audits, policy formulation, and regulatory reporting.
Early Career in Marketing and Advertising
Lia Mathiesen began her career in marketing and advertising. She worked as a Marketing Coordinator, Corporate Marketing at B2B Trust in 2010 for 3 months and as an Advertising Assistant at the collective in 2009 for 3 months. These early roles provided her with insights into corporate communications and marketing strategies.
Educational Background in Finance
Lia Mathiesen studied at Dalhousie University where she completed a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) in Finance from 2007 to 2011. This academic foundation in finance has been integral to her roles in compliance and regulatory operations throughout her career.