Kevin Vogel
Compliance Coordinator
Mutual of America
Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
Got accepted into the International Baccalaureate program in high school.
Received full scholarship to college through my SAT score and International Baccalaureate diploma.
Obtained internship for two summers in NYC in compliance and law.
Decided to move to NYC from Florida after college and work in finance.
Education
High School
Suncoast High School
Suncoast High School
Career
Compliance Coordinator
I ensure that employees comply with all state and federal securities regulations.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Business
Law
Working with Others
Day to Day
My normal day typically involves communicating with insurance regulators and co-workers from across the country. New laws and regulations constantly must be reviewed to see how they may affect our employees and business. I assist all newly hired sales employees in obtaining appropriate state and federal licenses, which allow them to sell the products offered by our company. Furthermore, I assist in conducting background checks on all prospective employees.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
I would recommend someone looking to pursue my occupation to have an interest in how the world is affected by laws and regulations. Seeking internships is a good first step to see if you could envision yourself in a specific field. Not only do financial companies offer careers in compliance, but so do retail, technology, and other types of companies. It is best to research the different compliance opportunities in various fields to see which one most interests you.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Friends:
"You won't like living in a big city if you grew up in Florida."
Challenges I Overcame
Financial
