Kara Busener
About Kara Busener
Kara Busener serves as the Director of Corporate Compliance at Western & Southern Financial Group, a position she has held since 2017. She has extensive experience in compliance and auditing, having previously worked in various roles within the same organization and at Fort Washington Investment Advisors.
Work at Western & Southern Financial Group
Kara Busener has held the position of Director, Corporate Compliance at Western & Southern Financial Group since 2017. In this role, she oversees compliance initiatives and ensures adherence to regulatory standards. Prior to her current position, she worked in various capacities within the organization, including Internal Auditor and Advanced Internal Auditor. Her tenure at Western & Southern Financial Group spans over seven years, reflecting her extensive experience in corporate compliance and auditing.
Previous Experience in Compliance and Auditing
Before her current role, Kara Busener worked as a Compliance Auditor at Fort Washington Investment Advisors from 2011 to 2015. This four-year experience contributed to her expertise in compliance practices within the financial sector. Additionally, she served as an Internal Auditor at Western & Southern Financial Group for one year, following her role as an Advanced Internal Auditor for another year. Her career began with a Rotational Internship at Western & Southern Financial Group, where she gained foundational knowledge in auditing and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Kara Busener earned her Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Northern Kentucky University, where she majored in Accounting and minored in Business Administration & Honors. Her education, completed from 2005 to 2009, provided her with a solid foundation in financial principles and compliance regulations, which she applies in her professional roles.
Career Timeline
Kara Busener's career in the financial services industry began with a Rotational Internship at Western & Southern Financial Group from 2007 to 2009. She then progressed to the role of Internal Auditor and later Advanced Internal Auditor within the same company. After a brief period in these roles, she transitioned to Fort Washington Investment Advisors as a Compliance Auditor from 2011 to 2015. She returned to Western & Southern Financial Group in 2017, where she currently serves as Director, Corporate Compliance.