Bob Valker, CFE, CRCP

Senior Managing Director J.S. Held LLC

  • Chicago IL

Expert in Financial Services Dispute Resolution | Certified Fraud Examiner | Certified Regulatory and Compliance Professional

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Biography

Mr. Valker holds the position of Senior Managing Director of Financial Investigations at J.S. Held, a global consulting firm renowned for its specialized technical, scientific, financial, and advisory services. As a prominent leader in the firm's financial services practice, he oversees the execution and delivery of professional services in the domains of Disputes, Investigations, and Compliance. His expertise encompasses financial investigations and fraud, investment portfolio analysis and damages, data analytics, and regulatory compliance.

Mr. Valker frequently serves as an expert witness in litigation involving banks, broker-dealers, and investment advisory firms. He has led and contributed to several high-profile regulatory projects and investigations. Additionally, he is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), a Certified Regulatory and Compliance Professional (CRCP) designated by FINRA, and a Certified Securities Compliance Professional (CSCP).

Industry Expertise

Financial Services
Legal Services
Investment Management
Market Research

Areas of Expertise

Regulatory Compliance & Enforcement
Fraud Investigations
Legal Compliance
Regulatory Analysis
Data Analysis
Quantitative Analysis
Securities Litigation
Investment Performance Measurement & Statistics

Event Appearances

Economic Damages in Securities Arbitration of Customer Disputes

The Chicago Bar Association  

Strategies for Addressing New or Novel Damage Theories

The Independent Broker Dealer Consortium (IBDC)  

Languages

  • English

Education

North Central College

B.A.

Finance & Economics

2007

Licenses and Certifications

Certified Securities Compliance Professional (CSCP)

National Society of Compliance Professionals
Issued May 2024

Securities Industry Essentials (SIE)

FINRA
Issued Oct 2023

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Issued Aug 2014

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