Katy McBride

Katy McBride has a diverse work experience spanning several roles and industries. Katy currently serves as the Head of Operations at CogniSure, a leading SaaS provider in the insurance industry. In this role, they oversee the development and implementation of the CogniSure AI platform, which delivers data extraction and analytics to insurance carriers, brokers, and MGAs.

Prior to their current position, Katy worked as an Enterprise Consultant at McBride Consults, where they collaborated with executive teams and board members to identify strategic goals and develop implementation plans. Katy also ensured compliance with applicable agreements and regulations by working closely with legal and compliance teams.

Before that, Katy held the position of Vice President of Operations and Chief Compliance Officer at LJM Partners, an alternative investment firm specializing in volatility strategies. In this role, they served as the Registered Principal for all onshore funds offered by the company and ensured compliance with CIMA regulations for the LJM Offshore Fund.

Katy also served as the Vice President of Operations and Chief Compliance Officer at LJM Funds Management, an affiliate of LJM Partners. In this capacity, they developed and maintained a comprehensive compliance program for SEC and CFTC regulations, including '40 Act Compliance and Commodity Pool Operator Compliance.

Additionally, Katy gained experience as a Senior Compliance Consultant at Gordian Compliance Solutions, LLC, where they served as the Chief Compliance Officer for two investment advisory firms. Katy also specialized in establishing and maintaining customized compliance programs for Registered Investment Advisors.

Before joining Gordian Compliance Solutions, Katy worked as the Director of Operations and Consultant at Exos Partners, LLC, where they were responsible for implementing operations procedures and practices. Katy also played a key role in developing product tools and creating Written Supervisory Procedures.

Katy's early career included roles at Merrill Lynch, where they held positions such as VP- Business Administrative Manager and AVP- Associate Business Manager. In these roles, they led service, regulatory, and compliance efforts for multiple branch offices, ensuring successful audits and integrating client-directed risk management efforts.

Overall, Katy McBride has a strong background in operations, compliance, and strategic consulting across various industries, making their a valuable asset in their current role and beyond.

Katy McBride pursued their education from 1992 to 1996 at YCHS, although no degree or field of study are specified. Katy then attended the University of California, Davis from 1997 to 2002, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Plant Biology.

In terms of additional certifications, Katy McBride obtained the Series 3 certification from the National Futures Association in February 2016. Information about the obtained month and year is not available for the Series 10, Series 66, Series 7, and Series 9 certifications, all of which were obtained from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).