Colleen Burke
About Colleen Burke
Colleen Burke serves as a Senior Supervisory Officer in the Supervision Group at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, where she specializes in financial regulation and compliance. With extensive experience in capital stress testing and a strong background in bank examination, she has held significant roles at UBS Investment Bank and Credit Suisse First Boston.
Current Role at Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Colleen Burke serves as a Senior Supervisory Officer in the Supervision Group at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. She has held this position since 2009, accumulating over 15 years of experience in overseeing financial institutions. In this role, she focuses on regulatory compliance and the stability of the financial system, ensuring that institutions adhere to established guidelines.
Previous Experience at UBS Investment Bank
Before joining the Federal Reserve Bank, Colleen Burke worked at UBS Investment Bank as a Managing Director and Senior Credit Officer from 2003 to 2008. During her five years at UBS, she was involved in various aspects of credit risk management and contributed to the bank's strategic initiatives in the financial sector.
Experience at Credit Suisse First Boston
Colleen Burke has extensive experience from her tenure at Credit Suisse First Boston, where she served as Managing Director from 1991 to 2003. Over the course of 12 years, she developed expertise in financial instruments, including syndicated loans, investment-grade and high-yield debt, and equity, enhancing her understanding of complex financial products.
Education and Academic Background
Colleen Burke holds an MBA in Finance from Columbia University - Columbia Business School. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies from Smith College. Additionally, she completed a Master's in Public Administration with a focus on International Economic Policy and Management at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA).
Expertise in Financial Regulation and Compliance
Colleen Burke possesses significant expertise in Regulation YY and Dodd-Frank Act compliance, which are essential for maintaining the integrity of financial markets. Her background includes extensive experience in capital stress testing, bank examination, and policy development, contributing to the oversight of financial institutions and the stability of the financial system.