The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on Dec. 22 that Timothy Husson will be associate director of its division of investment management’s risk and examinations office.
In his new role, Husson will preside over the management and operations of data analysis and examination projects pertaining to the asset management industry, as well as provide guidance on financial and quantitative issues related to asset management monitoring.
“Tim is an accomplished quantitative analyst and an insightful colleague who is focused on enhancing the use of data-driven analysis in policymaking and asset management industry oversight,” David W. Grim, director of the division of investment management, said. “As a quantitative specialist, Tim will be a key and complimentary member of the senior management team in the Division of Investment Management.”
Husson has been a part of the SEC since 2014, and has previously served as a branch chief, quantitative research analyst and financial analyst fellow. He is a certified financial risk manager and holds a B.A. and Ph.D. in Computational Neuroscience from the University of Chicago.
“I look forward to continuing to work with the exceptional staff of the Risk and Examinations Office to implement enhanced data analysis and review and inform policy recommendations that promote a fair, efficient, and effective regulatory regime for investment funds and investment advisers,” Husson said of his appointment.