Bassel Korkor
Legal, Risk, and Compliance - Financial Services, AI, Crypto, International
Charles Schwab•Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
View LinkedIn ProfileExperience20+ Years
LevelCXO
Executive Overview
"Bassel C. Korkor’s career has been defined by opportunities to tackle extremely difficult problems. From helping nonprofit organizations navigate the complex legal and political realities of the conflict in Syria to helping manage risk at major U.S. financial firms, he has become a leader in his field and in North Texas.” - Fort Worth Business Press
Career Timeline
- Charles SchwabCurrent2018–Present· 8 yrs 8 mos
- Managing Director, Corporate Risk ManagementCurrent2018–Present
- 2015–2018· 3 yrs
- Vice President, Compliance | Political Law ▪ Ethics ▪ Non-Profit/Charitable2015–2018
- 2013–2015· 2 yrs
- Counsel | National Security ▪ International ▪ Non-Profit ▪ Public Policy2013–2015
- 2012–2013· 1 yr
- Senior Associate Attorney | Investigations ▪ Compliance ▪ International2012–2013
- 2008–2012· 4 yrs
- Associate Attorney | Legislative ▪ Regulatory ▪ National Security2008–2012
- 2006–2008· 2 yrs
- Law Clerk | Hon. David Katz (N.D. Ohio)2006–2008
Education
Executive Education
SIFMA Securities Industry Institute
The Wharton SchoolACC Mini-MBA for In-House Counsel
Questrom School of Business, Boston UniversityCertificate of Legal Studies
Anti-Corruption
American University Washington College of LawCertificate
Ethics & Compliance
SMU Cox School of BusinessDoctor of Law (J.D.)
Law
The Ohio State University Moritz College of LawB.A.
International Studies (Middle East), English Major in Writing
Northwestern UniversityExecutive Relationship Map
Reports To
Bassel Korkor
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Skills & Expertise
GovernmentAnti-Money LaunderingInternational LawPublic PolicyRisk ManagementCorporate LawGovernance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC)Operational Risk ManagementFinancial ServicesArtificial Intelligence (AI)BlockchainPoliticsEconomic SanctionsLegal CounselCryptocurrencyLitigationFraud InvestigationsRegulatory ComplianceForeign PolicyInternational