Karen Richards

Karen Richards is a seasoned compliance professional with extensive experience in the financial services industry. Currently serving as Chief Compliance Officer at First Pacific Advisors since August 2018, Karen previously held the position of VP, Deputy Chief Compliance Officer at First Republic Private Wealth Management, overseeing compliance for the firm's private funds and alternatives business. Earlier roles include VP, Sr Compliance Officer at PIMCO, where responsibilities included conducting annual compliance program reviews and preparing reports for mutual fund Board meetings, and VP, Compliance Officer at Macquarie Funds Group/Four Corners, focusing on regulatory compliance related to investment advisories. Karen began their career as a Project Manager/Compliance Officer at Westcap Investors/Transamerica Investment Management, contributing to the development and enforcement of compliance policies. Educational qualifications include a BSE in Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan and an MBA in Finance & Entrepreneurial Studies from UCLA Anderson School of Management.