Michele Cosmo

Scientific Technical Committee

Michele Cosmo has over 18 years of experience in the financial services sector, gained in international and Italian banking, finance, fintech, and investment and servicing companies, with senior roles in Finance, Risk Management, Compliance, Audit, and Outsourcing.

He has also developed a solid career within leading international consulting and auditing firms, with managerial responsibilities for major Italian and international banking, financial, and service groups, overseeing advisory projects, due diligence, and certification services, as well as auditing services.

During his career, he has held positions as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Risk Officer, and Chief Compliance Officer, leading complex functions, transformation projects, structuring of extraordinary transactions, securitizations, implementation of regulatory frameworks, and relations with supervisory authorities and institutional stakeholders.

In recent years, he has also contributed to the development of innovative projects based on AI, blockchain, and partnerships with strategic IT service providers, with the aim of optimizing operating platforms in financial, fintech, and service company contexts, improving process efficiency and cost optimization.

He is a Chartered Accountant and Statutory Auditor.

Professional Background

• Member of the Scientific Committee – RSM S.p.A.
• Chief Risk, Compliance & Outsourcing Officer (including Finance o/s) – Regulated payment institution
• Chief Financial Officer – Italian investment and servicing platform (NPL), owned by a global US fund
• Vice President – Internal Finance & Risk Italian Controls – International bank
• Head of Administration – Banking institution
• Senior Manager – Financial Services – International consulting firm

Expertise

• Financial services and regulated intermediaries
• IFRS and financial reporting
• Financial planning and management control
• Extraordinary transactions and securitizations
• Fintech and regulatory business advice
• Risk management and regulatory compliance
• Outsourcing and regulated operating models
• Audit and relationships with Supervisory Authorities
• Corporate finance and strategic advisory

Sectors

• Banking & Financial Services
• Fintech and payment institutions
• Asset management and servicing
• NPL and special situations
• Corporate & investment banking
• Tech & Servicing