Brian T. Hourihan
About Brian T. Hourihan
Brian T. Hourihan is the Managing Director, Chief Compliance Officer, and Regulatory Counsel at Brookfield Asset Management - Public Securities Group in the New York City Metropolitan Area.
Company
Brian T. Hourihan currently serves as the Managing Director, Chief Compliance Officer & Regulatory Counsel at Brookfield Asset Management - Public Securities Group. Brookfield Asset Management is a leading global alternative asset manager with a focus on real estate, renewable power, infrastructure, and private equity. Brian operates primarily within the New York City Metropolitan Area, overseeing compliance operations for both Brookfield Public Securities Group LLC (PSG) and Brookfield BHS Advisors LLC (BHS).
Title
Brian T. Hourihan holds the position of Managing Director, Chief Compliance Officer & Regulatory Counsel at Brookfield Asset Management. His role includes ensuring the company's adherence to regulatory requirements and managing relations with regulatory bodies during examinations, investigations, and crisis management scenarios. He is responsible for aligning legal and compliance resources to meet the company's objectives.
Education and Expertise
Brian T. Hourihan earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Securities and Financial Regulation from Georgetown University Law Center. He also holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science, Magna Cum Laude, from Boston College. His academic background, combined with extensive professional experience, positions him as an expert in the fields of banking, corporate, finance, and securities law.
Previous Roles
Before joining Brookfield Asset Management, Brian T. Hourihan held several key positions in renowned firms. He served as an Independent Consultant at Financial Services - Legal and Regulatory Consulting, and as Senior Vice President & Deputy General Counsel at OppenheimerFunds, Inc. Prior to that, he worked as Vice President and Senior Counsel at MFS Investment Management, and as Assistant General Counsel at Fidelity Investments. Additionally, he has governmental experience from his tenure at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where he served as Senior Counsel and Attorney Advisor in the Division of Investment Management.
Industry Experience
Brian T. Hourihan has extensive experience in legal and regulatory compliance within the financial services industry. His expertise includes managing compliance functions, handling relations with regulatory entities, and leading examinations, investigations, and crisis management initiatives. At Brookfield Asset Management, he ensures the firm adheres to all regulatory requirements, leveraging his extensive network and knowledge built over years in various high-level legal and compliance roles.