Michael S. Schidlow, CAMS, CFE
SVP; Head of FCC and Emerging Risk Audit Development
Global Internal Audit
HSBC Bank USA N.A.

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).

In his role as the Head of Financial Crime Compliance and Emerging Risk Audit Development at HSBC, Schidlow directs the financial crime compliance training program for the global internal audit function. Under his leadership, Schidlow spearheaded the development of an exemplary financial crime compliance Bootcamp course, which has been delivered across the entire HSBC global footprint. Schidlow also provides emerging risk advisory to audit for HSBC’s North American region.

Schidlow previously served as the United States’ foremost investigator for Bank of America’s Global Financial Crimes Compliance division, specializing in high-profile client compromises, high net-worth investigations, complex fraud,
and insider abuse allegations. Schidlow started his career working as an attorney at some of Manhattan’s premiere law firms, concentrating on regulatory compliance and white collar litigation matters.