Michael Knoeller, JD
About Michael Knoeller, JD
Michael Knoeller, JD, serves as the Vice President and Senior Audit Manager for Compliance at City National Bank since 2021. He has extensive experience in regulatory compliance and internal auditing, having worked for notable financial institutions and holding a law degree from Marquette University Law School.
Work at City National Bank
Michael Knoeller serves as Vice President and Senior Audit Manager for Compliance at City National Bank. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the bank's compliance efforts for three years. In this role, he oversees audit processes and ensures adherence to regulatory standards, leveraging his extensive background in compliance and audit management.
Previous Experience in Compliance and Audit
Before joining City National Bank, Michael Knoeller worked at U.S. Bank in various roles related to compliance and audit. He served as Assistant Vice President in Regulatory Compliance Corporate Audit Services from 2018 to 2021 and as Internal Auditor for Consumer Banking from 2013 to 2021. His earlier experience includes a position as Team Lead Compliance Auditor at Hudson from 2011 to 2013, where he managed compliance audits in the Greater Milwaukee Area.
Educational Background
Michael Knoeller earned his Juris Doctor (JD) from Marquette University Law School, studying law from 2008 to 2011. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Cultural Anthropology from Cornell University, which he completed from 1998 to 2002. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Arts (MA) in Philanthropic Studies from Indiana University, where he studied from 2004 to 2005.
Unique Expertise in Compliance
Michael Knoeller possesses a unique combination of legal and compliance expertise. He is recognized as the only attorney in Milwaukee with experience in the internal remediation of federal residential mortgage consent orders. His work has involved managing the remediation processes for two of the top five financial institutions in the United States, highlighting his specialized knowledge in regulatory compliance.
Professional Roles Prior to Compliance
Before his extensive work in compliance and audit, Michael Knoeller held a position as Assistant Director of the Annual Fund at Northwestern University School of Law from 2006 to 2008. This role involved managing fundraising efforts and donor relations, contributing to his overall understanding of organizational compliance and governance.