Matthew Christiansen

Matthew T. Christiansen is a Senior Accountant at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), specifically within the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) Private Funds Unit. He has been with the SEC since 2010, progressing through various roles including Staff Accountant and Securities Compliance Examiner.

Professional Background

• Current Position: Senior Accountant, OCIE Private Funds Unit, SEC (November 2016 - Present)
• Previous Roles:
  • Staff Accountant, OCIE - Investment Advisor/Investment Company (February 2012 - November 2016)
  • Securities Compliance Examiner, OCIE - Broker-Dealer (August 2010 - February 2012)

Christiansen specializes in auditing hedge funds and private equity firms to ensure compliance with federal securities laws, including the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Advisors Act of 1940.1

Education

• Bachelor's Degree: Biology with a minor in Economics, Rutgers University, graduated with high honors.
• MBA: Finance & Investment Management, Cornell University’s S.C. Johnson Graduate School of Management.

Certifications

• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA): Issued September 2015
• Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA): Issued May 2017

Honors

He has received multiple awards for his contributions, including the Director's Award for Excellence and several Four Pillars Awards from the SEC.1

Christiansen's extensive experience in financial services and his educational background position him as a knowledgeable professional in the field of compliance and financial auditing.