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Bob Valker, CFE, CRCP - J.S. Held LLC. Chicago, IL, US

Bob Valker, CFE, CRCP

Senior Managing Director | J.S. Held LLC

Chicago, IL, UNITED STATES

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 (4)

Financial Services

Legal Services

Investment Management

Market Research

Areas of Expertise (8)

Regulatory Compliance & Enforcement

Fraud Investigations

Legal Compliance

Regulatory Analysis

Data Analysis

Quantitative Analysis

Securities Litigation

Investment Performance Measurement & Statistics

Event Appearances (2)

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 (1)

  • English

Education (1)

North Central College: B.A., Finance & Economics 2007

Licenses and Certifications (4)

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

Certified Regulatory and Compliance Professional (CRCP)

FINRA Issued Nov 2016