Mihaela Nistor
About Mihaela Nistor
Mihaela Nistor serves as the Chief Risk Officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, a position she has held since 2023. With extensive experience in risk management and compliance across several financial institutions, she has developed a reputation as an innovator and leader in her field.
Current Role at Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Mihaela Nistor serves as the Chief Risk Officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. She has held this position since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing risk management strategies and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements within the organization.
Previous Experience in Risk Management
Prior to her current position, Mihaela Nistor accumulated extensive experience in risk management across various financial institutions. She worked at Bloomberg LP as Head of Enterprise Risk Management from 2014 to 2023. Additionally, she served as Chief Risk Officer at HSBC Private Bank from 2012 to 2014, and held several roles at Citi Private Bank, including VP of KYC/AML and VP of Relationship Officer.
Educational Background
Mihaela Nistor holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Marymount Manhattan College, where she studied from 1995 to 2000. She furthered her education at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, earning a Master of International Affairs from 2002 to 2005. Additionally, she completed the General Management Program at Harvard Business School.
Expertise in Compliance and Risk
Mihaela Nistor has developed a strong expertise in compliance and risk management throughout her career. She has held significant positions at HSBC Private Bank, including SVP Compliance and Head of Operational Risk and Internal Controls. Her background includes a focus on KYC/AML processes, operational risk, and specialized compliance.
Professional Recognition and Skills
Mihaela Nistor is recognized as an innovator and leader in the field of risk management. She has a strong track record of excelling in turnaround situations and creating new programs under challenging conditions. Her approach balances a commercial mindset with a pragmatic view of risk and compliance.