Virginia Harnisch

Virginia Harnisch is the Managing Director at Softek Compliance Services, where they provide compliance and regulatory advisory services to financial institutions. With over 30 years of experience as an attorney, senior financial regulator, and Chief Compliance Officer, Virginia has a proven track record in developing compliance programs, particularly in the capital markets sector. Previously, they served as Chief Compliance Officer at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, where they built a top-tier compliance program in line with the Dodd Frank Act. Virginia also worked as a Managing Director in the Division of Enforcement at the New York Stock Exchange, managing complex financial investigations and regulatory partnerships. They began their career in private practice as a commercial litigator in New York City.