Kolade Agbaje-Williams
Senior Manager
Futures Compliance
"I appreciate having the opportunity to conduct investor interviews because they really highlight NFA's purpose–to protect the integrity of the derivatives industry and its participants."
Kolade has enjoyed a wide variety of experiences since joining NFA. He's led numerous examinations and has presented disciplinary cases against Members to NFA's Business Conduct Committee. He’s also enjoyed conducting investor interviews because they directly highlight NFA's purpose—to protect the integrity of the derivatives markets and its participants. Kolade appreciates the healthy work-life balance and extracurricular activities NFA affords staff.
2009
January – Hired as a Compliance Examiner I
July – Passed Series 3 Examination
2011
December – Received Certified Public Accountant designation, utilizing NFA's Tuition Reimbursement Program
January – Promoted to Compliance Examiner II
2012
September – Promoted to Supervisor I, Examinations
December – Presented a case to NFA's Business Conduct Committee
2012
January – Participated in the internal training process for NFA's new staff
2013
February – Passed Series 34 Examination
2014
March – Promoted to Supervisor II, Examinations
2015
April – Promoted to Manager, Examinations
2018
June – Received Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist designation, utilizing NFA's Tuition Reimbursement Program
2021
January – Promoted to Manager II, Examinations
2022
July – Promoted to Senior Manager, Examinations