SILVER SPRING, MD, May 13, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- John Polanin Jr. has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Polanin is an independent consultant with Bates Group, where he leverages his extensive expertise in securities compliance, international regulation and risk management. His career journey is marked by significant roles, beginning with his current position at Bates Group, where he started in 2025. In addition to his consulting work, he serves as Associate Director and a lecturer in the Compliance, Investigations & Corporate Responsibility program at The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, where he contributes to the academic community by updating electives, finding mentors for law students and launching alumni programs.

Prior to his current endeavors, Mr. Polanin held the senior executive position of head of compliance at Macquarie Bank Europe in Dublin, Ireland within the Macquarie Group from 2019 to 2023. Before this role, he was the global head of compliance for Macquarie Group in Sydney, Australia from 2015 to 2019. His journey with Macquarie began as the regional head of compliance for the Americas and senior managing director in New York City from 2011 to 2015. His most notable achievement was becoming the global head of compliance, a role he did not actively seek but was offered when his predecessor took another role at Macquarie which led Mr. Polanin to Sydney.

Mr. Polanin's career also includes significant contributions at UBS, where he served as the global head of legal and compliance policy and managing director from 2009 to 2011. He was previously the managing director and chief compliance officer for Wealth Management Americas at UBS from 2005 to 2009. Earlier in his career, he was the head of compliance for the Americas at UBS Investment Bank from 2002 to 2005. He served as managing attorney for equities at UBS Securities LLC from 2000 to 2002. His foundational experience includes serving as branch chief at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from 1987 to 1992.

Throughout his career, Mr. Polanin has been actively involved in industry-related organizations. He was a FINRA National Adjudicatory Council member from 2014 to 2016 and co-chaired the SIFMA Compliance & Regulatory Policy Committee from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, he contributed to various committees within NYSE and served on the executive committee of the Futures Industry Association's Law & Compliance Division.

Mr. Polanin's academic background has been instrumental in his professional success. He earned a Master of Laws in securities regulation from Georgetown University Law Center in 1990, a Juris Doctor from Catholic University of America's Columbus School of Law in 1983, and a Bachelor of Arts in government from Harvard University in 1980. He holds several certifications from FINRA, including Series 14, Series 24, Series 7, and Series 8.

Beyond his professional achievements, Mr. Polanin is dedicated to civic engagement as a volunteer with The Ignatian Volunteer Corps®. He has received accolades such as the American Jurisprudence Award in Legal Ethics and recognition from Macquarie for updating their code of conduct. Additionally, he expressed his creativity through music as a singer with The Harvard Glee Club and various church choirs wherever he has lived.

In his personal life, Mr. Polanin was born in New Brunswick, NJ and is married with four children and one grandchild. He enjoys singing, playing tennis and pickleball, and golfing during his leisure time. Looking ahead, he aims to give back to his profession through teaching and consulting while continuing his part-time lecturing role to influence future generations of legal and compliance professionals. He also plans to volunteer within his community, reflecting his commitment to making a positive impact beyond his professional endeavors.

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