Jacob Yunger

Jacob Yunger is a seasoned investment professional who currently serves as the Director of Financial Innovation at FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority).12 In this role, he is part of FINRA's Office of Financial Innovation, where he studies a variety of topics including digital assets, decentralized finance, and gamification.1

Professional Background

Prior to his current position at FINRA, Yunger has held several notable roles in the financial sector:

• Senior Advisor at Vitreous Advisors
• Partner at Pennington

His experience spans across various aspects of the financial industry, providing him with cross-functional exposure to strategy and capital markets.2

Expertise and Responsibilities

At FINRA, Yunger's work focuses on emerging regulatory issues, particularly in the realm of blockchain technology.3 His responsibilities include:

• Studying and analyzing digital assets and decentralized finance1
• Exploring the implications of gamification in financial services1
• Contributing to FINRA's understanding and approach to emerging financial technologies

Education and Location

Jacob Yunger is a graduate of Cornell University.2 He is based in the Washington, DC-Baltimore Area, where he carries out his duties for FINRA.46

Professional Engagement

Yunger is actively involved in discussions and presentations related to his area of expertise. For instance, he has participated in FINRA's Annual Conference, speaking on topics such as Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs).5