Plaid hires ex-FDIC chief Jelena McWilliams

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    "url": "https://allbankingjobs.com/blog/guides-tips-career-advice/plaid-hires-ex-fdic-chief-jelena-mcwilliams",
    "title": "Plaid hires ex-FDIC chief Jelena McWilliams",
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    "excerpt": "Plaid hires ex-fdic chief Jelena McWilliams.\n\nPlaid welcomes former FDIC Chair Jelena McWilliams as president of corporate and external affairs.\n\nPlaid, a leading fintech company, has recently announced the appointment of Jelena McWilliams, the former Chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC), as its new president of corporate and external affairs. The news was shared on Plaid's blog on Thursday.\n\nIn a statement, Plaid CEO Zach Perret praised McWilliams as a strong advocate for transparency, consumer protection, and innovation. Perret expressed confidence in McWilliams' ability to drive innovation within the industry and at Plaid.\n\nMcWilliams' background and previous roles.\n\nPrior to joining Plaid, Jelena McWilliams served as the Chair of the FDIC from 2018 to 2021. Her tenure at the FDIC was marked by a commitment to regulatory transparency and consumer rights. McWilliams' leadership was instrumental in shaping the agency's policies during her time in office.\n\nFollowing her departure from the FDIC, McWilliams joined the law firm Cravath, Swaine & Moore, where she led the firm's Washington, D.C., office. During her tenure at the firm, McWilliams played a key role in the bankruptcy case of fintech middleman Synapse, highlighting the importance of financial transparency and accountability.\n\nRecognition and industry impact.\n\nPlaid CEO Zach Perret emphasized McWilliams'...",
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