Summary
Michael Startsev is a seasoned BSA/AML leader with over 15 years of experience guiding financial crime compliance across banks and fintechs. As Director, BSA/AML Officer & Risk Operations at Dave, he directs risk assessments, third-party risk programs, and audits, aligning regulatory requirements with rapid product innovation. His track record includes leadership roles at N26, BBH, Oppenheimer, Habib Bank, and PNC, where he built and tuned transaction monitoring models, KYC/CDD/EDD processes, and OFAC screening programs. He partners closely with product, engineering, data, and legal teams to translate complex regulations into scalable, auditable controls and data-driven surveillance improvements. Based in New York, he holds ACAMS certification and brings a proven ability to balance growth with rigorous risk management.
10 years of coding experience
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor's degree at City University of New York-Brooklyn College
English, Russian