Michael Cortese Bio

Michael Cortese is a Managing Director and Global Head of Compliance, where he is responsible for planning and implementing the Firm’s compliance risk management program. Mike has over 25 years of experience as a strategic business partner in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Moelis & Company, Mike was a Managing Director and Global Head of Investment and Corporate Banking Compliance and Operational Risk at J.P. Morgan, and a Managing Director and Global Head of Corporate Client Solutions, Research and Control Room Compliance and Operational Risk Control at UBS. Mike holds a B.S. in Business Administration from West Virginia University and an M.B.A from the Gabelli School of Business at Fordham University.