Michael Schmidt

Michael Schmidt is a seasoned compliance and intelligence professional with extensive experience in anti-money laundering (AML) and fraud investigation, currently serving as a Senior AML Compliance Analyst at Santander since September 2022. Previously, Schmidt worked as a Compliance Analyst at PayPal, where responsibilities included conducting AML investigations and completing Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) and FINCEN filings. A background as a Business Analyst II at Fiserv involved generating reports to address client needs in financial services, while earlier roles included developing military intelligence products at Chimera Enterprises International and leading intelligence teams at Six3 Systems. Schmidt’s military career includes multiple leadership positions in the US Army, where significant contributions were made to intelligence operations during deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. Academic credentials include an MBA from Boston University and a BA in History from Penn State University.