Summary
Kevin Kozak is a seasoned risk, control, and compliance leader with 17 years of experience building and scaling governance frameworks across major financial firms and now serving as an independent FINRA arbitrator in New York. He has a track record of designing firm-wide testing and surveillance programs, embedding SOX and SEC Financial Responsibility disciplines, and applying data-driven monitoring to detect control gaps and potential fraud. Kevin has repeatedly created in-business risk and control functions adopted across global lines, blending hands-on analytics with senior-level influence to drive remediation and accountability. Known as a mentor and educator, he elevates operational resiliency through training, dashboards, and practical self-assessment infrastructures that make complex regulatory requirements manageable.
17 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting and Finance, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting and Finance at Pace University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance, Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance at Saint John's University