Joseph Barbella

Joseph Barbella is a seasoned compliance professional with extensive experience in financial services and regulatory compliance. Currently serving as Chief Compliance Officer and Regional Head of Compliance for the Americas at Commerzbank AG since September 2018, Joseph oversees compliance for the Institutional Sales and Trading Platform at Commerz Markets, LLC, while managing broker-dealer compliance programs. Prior roles include Senior Vice President at First Data Corporation, where responsibilities encompassed global corporate governance, securities regulation compliance, and third-party risk management. Joseph's background also includes leadership positions at RBC Capital Markets, Citigroup, and Citi Smith Barney, with a focus on U.S. and institutional fixed income compliance. Joseph holds a JD from Seton Hall University School of Law, an MBA from Pace University's Lubin School of Business, and a BS in Accounting from Saint Peter's University.