š A Stellar Career
Natasha Vij Greiner has been a cornerstone of the SEC for over two decades, providing unwavering leadership and strategic direction. Her tenure as Director of the Division of Investment Management began in March 2024, but her influence spans across various key divisions such as Enforcement, Examinations, and Trading and Markets.
āNatashaās steadfast leadership and strong judgment have been invaluable assets to the SEC throughout her long and distinguished career,ā said SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins. āI am grateful for her strategic counsel since Iāve become Chairman. Her unwavering commitment to the agencyās mission and her ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes with clarity will have a lasting effect.ā
Ms. Greinerās departure marks the end of an era, but her legacy of excellence and dedication to investor protection will continue to inspire the agency.
š Investment Managementās Role
The Division of Investment Management plays a crucial role in ensuring investors have access to high-quality investment opportunities. It administers the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, overseeing various investment entities such as mutual funds, ETFs, and investment advisers.
Ms. Greinerās leadership in this division has been instrumental in maintaining transparency and integrity in the financial markets, enabling investors to make well-informed decisions.
š A Multifaceted Career
Ms. Greinerās journey at the SEC is marked by versatility and accomplishment. Beginning her career as a broker-dealer examiner, she has held numerous roles including Acting Chief Counsel and Assistant Chief Counsel in the Division of Trading and Markets. Her expertise in legal and policy advice has shaped many of the Commissionās rules affecting market participants.
Before her role as Director, she served as Deputy Director of the Division of Examinations and National Associate Director of the Investment Adviser/Investment Company examination program. Her work in the Division of Enforcementās Asset Management Unit showcased her ability to tackle violations of federal securities laws with precision and dedication.
š Recognized Excellence
Throughout her career, Ms. Greiner has been honored with several prestigious awards including the Chairmanās Award for Excellence in 2015 and 2018, and the Chairmanās Award for Serving the Interests of Main Street Investors in 2019. Her academic credentials include a J.D. from The Catholic University of America and a B.S. degree from James Madison University, graduating cum laude.
