Bridget Larsen

Bridget Larsen has a diverse and extensive work experience in various financial institutions. Bridget started their career in 2006 at RSM US LLP, where they worked as an Associate and later as a Senior Associate in Financial Institutions Consulting until 2009. From 2009 to 2011, Larsen served as an Internal Auditor at Frandsen Financial Corporation. Bridget then joined Allianz Life as a Financial Control Principal from 2011 to 2015. In 2015, they worked at Pine River Capital Management as a VP and Internal Control Manager. Larsen currently holds the position of Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer at Piper Sandler, where they previously served as Deputy Chief Compliance Officer and the Head of Risk Control and Audit from 2016 to 2021. Bridget has demonstrated expertise in compliance, risk control, audit, and financial consulting throughout their career.

Bridget Larsen obtained their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Strategy from Cardinal Stritch University from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Economics from Metro State University, where they studied from 2004 to 2006. Their undergraduate education began at the University of Minnesota in 2000, focusing on Economics and Accounting. In addition to their formal education, Bridget has obtained various certifications throughout their career, including the Series 24 - General Securities Principal and the Series 7 - General Securities Representative from FINRA, as well as certifications in risk management assurance, financial services auditing, and internal auditing from The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc. The specific years of when they obtained these certifications are not provided. Overall, Bridget Larsen has a strong educational background in business and finance, with a focus on strategy and securities.