The former Goldman Sachs investment banker has served as the agency’s head since April 2021 UNITED STATES – SEPTEMBER 27: SEC Chair Gary Gensler testifies during the House Financial Services Committee hearing titled "Oversight of the Securities and Exchange Commission," in Rayburn Building on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission chairman Gary Gensler will resign from his role at the agency on Jan. 20, 2025 – the