Michael W. Staib

Financial Compliance/Contract Analyst | CFA ® Level II Candidate | IA Quant Thought Leader | Published Author | Senior FinTech/Investment Writer

Role
Financial Writer at Digital
Location
Danbury, CT, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Michael W. Staib

Leadership—presumably the philosopher\'s stone to organizational effectiveness—arguably amalgamates teammates in a common purpose; inspiring benchmarks for entrepreneurial growth. Michael W. Staib, MBA notoriously distinguishes himself as an “effective technical writer and analytical thinker,” exuding specialized authoritative alternative investments knowledge, mobilizing teams in their growth objectives. For example, at Goldman Sachs, Michael served as Financial Compliance Analyst, leveraging surveillance—anti-fraud/AML prophylactics—monitoring market activity, creating cross-functional firewalls, communicating with legal, finance, technology teams to institute proper informational barriers, policing illegitimate insider trading, preventing unwarranted dissemination of material nonpublic information. With 15+ years\' research-driven writing experience, Michael differentiates among Top 100 Certified Content Writers at Angie\'s Diary. Former SSON Senior Staff Writer, Staib spotlighted shared services leaders in B2B reports, showcasing enterprise-wide, data digitization trends, seeking real-time automated efficiencies (e.g, AI-empowered, cloud-embedded AR/AP platforms), aligning people & processes with transformative technologies. These reasoned journalistic reports posited plausible IA solutions. Additionally, at CAIS, Michael educated investors (10 learning-set white paper) about alternative investments, combining illiquid assets (e.g, hedge funds, real estate, etc.) with liquid assets (ETFs, traditional stock equities & bonds) to advantage diversification—reducing market volatility risks via weak correlation. A CFA Candidate, his financial analyst experience includes: • Calculating & explaining client Time Weighted Returns (TWR) • Computing Black-Scholes Model (BSM) stock options, revising Excel inputs • Validating BSM research methodologies under ASC-718 • Leading Unit Cargo to attain C-TPAT imprimatur, certified global risk compliance • Composing FP & A memos, analyzing KPI accounting ratios for C-Suite execs He reputedly supersedes expectations with uncompromised integrity to ensure excellence. Ultimately, Michael seeks mastery—ideally, achieving a comprehensive financial acumen at the ne plus ultra zenith of entelechy. Highlights- 2022 Goldman Sachs Financial Compliance Analyst - Passed CFA Level I Exam (Dec. 7, 2019); dedicated to clearing all levels - 17\' MBA Financial Mgmt, 4.0 GPA - 2015 Top 100 Certified Content Writer (Angie’s Diary)- Former JD Candidate law student/Liberty School of Law (attended 2 yrs; 57 Credits)

Experience

  1. Financial Writer

    Digital

    Jun 2022 — Present

    Responsibilities Deliver high-quality content that engages digital audience while incorporating SEO best practices. Create fintech content and other related fields, based on briefs provided. Possess thorough, up-to-date knowledge of Finance Industry. Liaise with client team to create content that fits objectives. Past financial copywriting experience, freelance, or similar role. Able to research, fact-check, and convey finance/ technical information in a creative and informative way Content includes: White Papers Articles Blog Posts Social Media Ads Content (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram)

Education

  • Iona College

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance and Financial Management Services, 4.0 GPA

    2015 — 2017

  • Liberty University School of Law

    Juris Doctor (J.D.) Program - No Degree Conferred, Former JD Candidate, Law, Bs achieved in Civil Procedure I, Evidence, Lawyering Skils I, and Torts II.

    2013 — 2015

  • CFA Institute

    CFA Level I Exam, Financial Analysis & Investment Strategy, Passed CFA Level I

    2019 — 2020

  • IvyLine Capital

    Investment and Derivative Program

    2021

  • Cinco Ranch High School

    H.S. Diploma, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

    2000 — 2004

  • Pace University

    B.A., History Major; Law Minor, 3.81 Cumulative GPA; 3.9125 in History.

    2004 — 2008

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