Nicholas Schaefer
About Nicholas Schaefer
Nicholas Schaefer is a Manager of Risk and Compliance at Protiviti in Chicago, Illinois, with a background in finance, economics, and business design.
Current Position at Protiviti
Nicholas Schaefer is currently serving as the Manager - Risk and Compliance at Protiviti, based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. He has been in this role since 2021. His work focuses on maximizing operational efficiency while adhering to evolving consumer compliance regulations. He implements effective programs within the Risk and Compliance sector using a human-centered design approach.
Previous Roles at Protiviti
Before his current role, Nicholas Schaefer held several positions at Protiviti. He was an Experienced Senior Consultant - Risk and Compliance from 2020, and prior to that, he worked as a Senior Consultant - Risk and Compliance from 2019 to 2020 in New York, United States. His responsibilities included advising clients on risk management and compliance issues.
Experience at Wintrust Financial Corporation
Nicholas Schaefer worked at Wintrust Financial Corporation in two different roles. In 2019, he was a Compliance Specialist in Chicago, IL, for 4 months. From 2016 to 2018, he served as a Compliance Associate for 2 years. In these roles, he focused on ensuring the company's adherence to regulatory standards and improving compliance processes.
Educational Background
Nicholas Schaefer attended Carthage College, where he achieved a Master of Science in Business Design and Innovation from 2017 to 2018. During this program, he developed skills in human-centered design and innovative strategies. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Finance, Economics, and Political Science from Carthage College, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. His education began at Maine South High School, which he attended from 2008 to 2012.