Michael Izakov
About Michael Izakov
Michael Izakov serves as the Senior Director and Head of Financial Institution Partnerships at Ladder, where he has worked since 2022. With over 10 years of experience in business development within the fintech sector, he focuses on building strategic relationships with financial service providers.
Work at Ladder
Michael Izakov has been serving as the Senior Director, Head of Financial Institution Partnerships at Ladder since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for developing and executing strategies to build and grow partnerships with banks, wealth management firms, and other financial service providers. His focus is on creating mutually beneficial relationships that drive value for all parties involved.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Before joining Ladder, Michael worked at NerdWallet as a Business Development Manager from 2018 to 2019. He also held the position of Director, Business Development & Partnerships at Ladder from 2019 to 2022. His earlier roles include serving as Vice President at Bank of America from 2011 to 2014 and as a Senior Business Consultant at Wells Fargo from 2015 to 2017. His extensive experience spans over a decade in the fintech sector.
Educational Background
Michael Izakov earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Financial Mathematics and Statistics from UC Santa Barbara, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. This educational foundation has contributed to his analytical skills and expertise in evaluating partnerships within the financial services industry.
Expertise in Financial Partnerships
Michael has over 10 years of experience in business development and partnerships, particularly within the fintech space. He employs a collaborative approach that aligns priorities and incentives among stakeholders. His strong analytical background enables him to identify potential partners and optimize the performance of existing partnerships.