Office of Finance and Professional Services

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The Office of Finance and Professional Services (FPS) leads and implements policy and trade promotion workstreams impacting the competitiveness of U.S. finance, insurance, and professional services industries. This includes providing analysis and support for U.S. multilateral financing for U.S. exports and development, facilitating the growth and development of innovative segments of finance, representing the Department in bilateral and multilateral trade and global forums, and seeking worker focused approaches to competition challenges.

DOC is the only US Government Agency assisting U.S. insurers and reinsurers in expanding export markets for insurance.                       

-Brad Smith, American Council of Life Insurers

Office of Finance and Professional Services Leadership Team

 
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Heather Sykes
Acting Office Director
 
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Patrick Zimet
Acting Team Lead; OECD
 
 

Risk, Insurance, and Professional Services Team Members

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Rachel Alarid
Education and Education Technology Services
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Andrew O’Neil
ITAC-10 Designated Federal Officer; Professional and Business Services; APEC; Cross-Border Trade in Services; Trade Policy
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Vincent Tran
Digital Assets; Fintech
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Peyton Weber
Digital Assets; Platform Economy; EXIM and DFC Liaison Backup

Finance and Banking Team Members

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Chris Rosettie
EXIM Bank Liaison Lead; CFIUS Coordinator; Trade and Investment
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Scott Schmith
Banking; Payments; Securities
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Lauren Knight
DFC Liaison Lead; Development Finance
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Israly Echegaray
Insurance; Pensions