C. Michael (Mike) Raffa

Managing Director, Global Deputy Head of Financial Crime Compliance, Goldman Sachs

Michael is global deputy head of Financial Crimes Compliance. He is co-chair of the Financial Crime Compliance Subcommittee. Michael joined Goldman Sachs in 2024 as a managing director.

Prior to joining the firm, he worked at State Street Corporation where he was global head of Financial Crimes Compliance for seven years. Prior to that, he was head of Financial Crimes Compliance for Santander Holdings USA. Earlier in his career, Michael spent a number of years at TD Bank Group in a variety of roles.

He serves on the Social Enterprise for Canada (SEC) Board, a not-for-profit, registered charity that provides services for immigrants, support for young families and at-risk youth.

Michael earned a degree in history and political science from the University of Toronto where he also earned his MBA at the Rotman School of Management.