Eric Donofrio
About Eric Donofrio
Eric Donofrio serves as the Assistant Vice President of Compliance at Waterton, having previously held various compliance roles at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the National Futures Association.
Current Role at Waterton
Eric Donofrio serves as the Assistant Vice President of Compliance at Waterton, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing compliance-related activities within the organization, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies.
Previous Experience at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Eric Donofrio has extensive experience at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), where he worked from 2012 to 2018. He began as a Securities Compliance Examiner from 2012 to 2014, then advanced to Senior Securities Compliance Examiner from 2014 to 2018. His tenure at the SEC took place in Chicago, Illinois, where he focused on compliance examinations and regulatory oversight.
Background in National Futures Association
Before his time at the SEC, Eric Donofrio held multiple positions at the National Futures Association (NFA). He worked as a Staff Auditor I from 2007 to 2008, then progressed to Staff Auditor II from 2008 to 2009, and later served as Supervisor of Investigations from 2009 to 2010. His roles at the NFA involved auditing and investigation responsibilities, contributing to the organization's regulatory functions.
Education and Qualifications
Eric Donofrio earned a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Michigan State University, where he studied from 2004 to 2007. He furthered his education at the Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, obtaining his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from 2013 to 2017. His educational background supports his expertise in compliance and regulatory matters.
Experience at Schechter
From 2019 to 2022, Eric Donofrio worked as the Chief Compliance Officer at Schechter in Birmingham, Michigan. In this role, he was responsible for developing and implementing compliance programs, ensuring that the organization met regulatory requirements and industry standards.