Michael Schulz
About Michael Schulz
Michael Schulz is the Chief Risk Officer at Jefferies, with extensive experience in risk management across various financial institutions and a strong academic background in physics.
Current Role at Jefferies
Michael Schulz is currently serving as the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) at Jefferies, based in New York, New York, United States. He has held this position since 2015. His role involves overseeing the firm's risk management framework, ensuring that appropriate policies and procedures are in place to mitigate financial risks.
Previous Roles in Risk Management
Michael Schulz has an extensive background in risk management, having held several key positions across various financial institutions. He was previously the CRO at Societe Generale Cib Newedge from 2012 to 2015. He also served as the Group CRO at Renaissance Capital in Moscow City, Russia, from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, from 2008 to 2009, he worked as a Senior Risk Manager at Cqs in Greater London, United Kingdom.
Career Beginnings at Lehman Brothers and Credit Suisse
Michael Schulz began his career in risk management at Lehman Brothers, where he served as Senior Vice President in Risk Management from 2000 to 2005 in the United States. He later transitioned to the role of Senior Vice President in Prime Services from 2006 to 2008. Before his tenure at Lehman Brothers, he was the Director of Risk Management at Credit Suisse in Zurich, Switzerland, from 1996 to 2000.
Early Career in Finance and Research
Michael Schulz's early career included roles at Deutsche Bank as a Risk Manager in Frankfurt, Germany, from 1993 to 1996, and at Alphatraxx as a Risk Manager from 2005 to 2006. He also gained valuable experience as a Post-doctoral Research Fellow at Osaka University Institute of Laser Engineering from 1992 to 1993.
Educational Background
Michael Schulz holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Physics from King's College London. He completed his doctorate from 1988 to 1992 and his bachelor’s degree from 1985 to 1988. His educational background in physics has been instrumental in shaping his analytical skills and approach to risk management in the financial sector.