Schidlow, Michael

Michael Schidlow is an accomplished investigator, professor of ethics and criminal justice, licensed attorney, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS).  Schidlow also holds the ACAMS Advanced Certification in AML Audit (CAMS-Audit).

Schidlow currently serves as the Head of Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) and Emerging Risk Audit Development at HSBC, directing the FCC training program for the global internal audit function.  Schidlow is responsible for the overall governance of the training program, including the design, and delivery of FCC training to Audit.  In this role, Schidlow spearheaded the development of an exemplary FCC Bootcamp course which is delivered across the entire HSBC global footprint on an annual basis.  Schidlow also provides ongoing financial crime risk subject matter expertise through the delivery of monthly awareness sessions, the production of a weekly FCC newsletter, and ad hoc advisory.  In addition, Schidlow leads the emerging risk consultation for Audit’s North America region.

Schidlow previously served as an investigator for Bank of America’s Global Financial Crimes Compliance division, specializing in high-profile client compromises, complex fraud, and insider abuse allegations.  Schidlow started his career working as an attorney concentrating on regulatory compliance and white collar litigation matters.