SEC Trading and Markets Director Jamie Selway Named in New Role
Jamie Selway has been identified as Director of the SEC's Division of Trading and Markets, a key regulatory post overseeing U.S. market structure.
Jamie Selway has been named as Director of the Division of Trading and Markets at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, according to an official statement from the agency. The division plays a central role in regulating broker-dealers, securities exchanges, and the broader infrastructure underpinning U.S. financial markets.
The Division of Trading and Markets is one of the SEC's most consequential operating units, responsible for maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient markets. Its director oversees rulemaking, examinations policy, and market oversight functions that affect virtually every participant in the U.S. securities industry.
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Selway's appointment to the post places him at the center of ongoing regulatory discussions surrounding market structure reform, including issues related to order routing, payment for order flow, and exchange fee transparency — areas that have drawn significant congressional and public scrutiny in recent years.
The SEC has not released additional biographical detail or a formal start date in the source material available. Further disclosures are expected through official agency channels as the appointment is formalized.
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