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Michael is a results-driven financial services executive with over 18 years of experience in banking and fintech. He specializes in AML and regulatory compliance. Michael has demonstrated executive leadership by leading large-scale projects such as federal regulatory remediation initiatives, model validations, and serving as a fractional Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) for multiple organizations.
His exceptional leadership skills were showcased during his seven-year tenure as CCO for Monex USA and Monex Canada. With senior positions at Citi, Regions Financial, and Wells Fargo, he brings extensive knowledge and a proven track record in driving compliance initiatives. Michael is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator (CCI), holding an Executive MBA from James Madison University.
Bates Group, Director, 2022-present
Monex USA (formerly Tempus), Chief Compliance Officer, 2015-2022
Citi, Senior Global Operations Analyst, 2014-2015
Additional Experience:
Financial Services Manager, Regions Financial
Financial Services Analyst, Wells Fargo
Executive MBA, James Madison University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration, University of South Florida
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator (CCI)
In Progress:
Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)
Advanced CAMS- Audit
ACAMS Virtual Currency and Blockchain Certification