Kristian Folk

Kristian Folk is a seasoned professional in the finance industry with extensive experience in compliance and trading operations. Currently serving as a Senior Compliance Analyst at VanEck since February 2012, Kristian previously held a role in Strategic Risk Proprietary Trading at CIBC World Markets, where responsibilities included conducting overnight trading for a global statistical arbitrage strategy across Europe and Asia. With a strong background in trade support at CIBC, Kristian provided direct assistance to multiple trading desks and served in various operational roles, including positions focused on stock loans and settlements. Early career experience includes work as a Settlements Specialist at Commerzbank AG. Kristian holds a B.S. in Political Science and Economics from Northeastern University and has pursued additional educational opportunities in Italy.