Michael Woodrow is an accomplished professional with over fifteen years of financial services recruiting and executive search experience. He is the founder of Risk Talent Associates which specializes in filling roles in risk management and financial compliance for various corporations across the globe. Michael has completed over 175 retained searches, filling positions from Chief Risk Officer to Director of Risk Management for clients like Wells Fargo, HSBC, and Ernst & Young. Michael's expertise covers enterprise risk, operational risk, financial compliance, risk technology, and quantitative finance. Prior to founding Risk Talent, Michael ran an IT search firm while completing his MBA at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He also holds a BSBA in Accounting from Georgetown University. In addition to his work with Risk Talent, Michael is a frequent author and speaker on risk management and is considered an expert in the field.