Wilma Lo
About Wilma Lo
Wilma Lo serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Regional, Community, and Foreign Institutions Supervision at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York since 2018, bringing extensive experience in the financial sector. Her career includes significant roles at major institutions such as Bank of America Merrill Lynch, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Lehman Brothers.
Work at Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Wilma Lo has served as the Chief Operating Officer for Regional, Community, and Foreign Institutions Supervision at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York since 2018. In this role, she oversees the supervision of various financial institutions, focusing on ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Her responsibilities include managing operational functions and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of supervision processes.
Previous Experience in Banking and Finance
Prior to her current role, Wilma Lo held several significant positions in the banking sector. She worked as an Executive Director at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from 2012 to 2018. Before that, she was an Initiative Execution Director at Bank of America Merrill Lynch from 2010 to 2012. Her career also includes roles at Lehman Brothers as a Credit Risk Analyst, UBS as Chief of Staff / Global Head of Project Office Management, and Instinet Corporation as Project Leader.
Education and Academic Background
Wilma Lo earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) from the Questrom School of Business at Boston University, where she studied from 1989 to 1993. Additionally, she attended Brooklyn Law School for one year, focusing on Law. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her extensive career in the financial services industry.
Expertise in Risk and Controls
Wilma Lo possesses extensive experience in cross-functional roles, particularly in risk and controls, business management, and program and project management. Her expertise is rooted in her work across various financial institutions, where she has focused on executing business initiatives and managing operational risks. This background supports her current responsibilities at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.