Kevin Walsh
About Kevin Walsh
Kevin Walsh is a Senior Bank Examiner at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, where he has worked since 2008. He has extensive experience in banking supervision, having held positions at various financial institutions and academia, and has contributed to the development of supervisory programs and assessments.
Current Role at Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Kevin Walsh serves as a Senior Bank Examiner at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, a position he has held since 2008. In this role, he is responsible for the planning and execution of the Federal Reserve's safety and soundness supervisory program for the U.S. operations of large foreign banking organizations with assets exceeding $100 billion. He has developed and executed new supervisory programs, including the Enhanced Prudential Standards (EPS), and conducts cross-firm evaluations of foreign financial institutions.
Previous Experience in Banking and Finance
Kevin Walsh has extensive experience in the banking and finance sector. He worked at JPMorgan Chase & Co. as an Associate from 2004 to 2008. Prior to that, he served as Assistant Vice President at Credit Suisse from 1996 to 2004. His career began at TD Waterhouse Capital Markets, Inc. as an Account Manager from 1994 to 1995. This diverse background has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of financial institutions and regulatory frameworks.
Academic Background and Qualifications
Kevin Walsh holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from the Fordham Gabelli School of Business. He also earned a Master of Arts in Financial Economics from Fordham University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Business Administration with a dual major in Finance and Information Systems from the Fordham Gabelli School of Business. His academic credentials support his expertise in financial regulation and supervision.
Teaching and Lecturing Experience
Kevin Walsh has served as an Adjunct Professor at Caldwell University from 2011 to 2018, where he contributed to the education of students in finance and banking. He is also a regular lecturer at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's semi-annual Central Bank supervision seminar, where he shares his knowledge and insights on supervisory practices and regulatory standards.
Contributions to Supervisory Programs
Throughout his career, Kevin Walsh has enhanced the effectiveness of supervisory programs by adhering to operational excellence protocols. He has prepared assessments and reports, including supervisory plans and risk assessments, to convey findings and recommendations to Federal Reserve management and institution management. His participation in Federal Reserve System reviews covers various critical areas, including Governance & Controls and Model Risk Management.