Michael Smith

Michael Smith is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in risk management and compliance across various sectors. Currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at Prime Trust since March 2021, Michael previously held significant roles including Chief Risk & Compliance Officer at Green Dot Corporation, Chief Compliance Officer at Neustar, Inc., and Principal at Promontory Financial Group, LLC. At Visa, Michael advanced through several senior leadership positions, including Senior Vice President of Payment System Risk, where strategic policies were implemented to safeguard payment systems. Michael's career began at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, contributing to emerging payments and international financial analysis. Michael holds an M.B.A. in Finance and International Business from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance from San Francisco State University.