ALFI European Risk Management Conference
A multifaceted perspective
Mike Sommer is the Head of Risk and Compliance Europe at Schroder Investment Management (Europe) S.A. in Luxembourg, where he also serves as Conducting Officer and a member of the Board of Directors. Since joining Schroders Luxembourg in 2019, Mike has led the firm’s risk and later compliance function, overseeing teams responsible for investment and operational risk, financial crime, and regulatory compliance across Europe. Prior to joining Schroders, Mike held senior roles at Franklin Templeton in Luxembourg, where he was Conducting Officer and Head of Risk Management. His earlier career includes audit positions at KPMG and Deloitte in Luxembourg, with a focus on investment funds and financial services.
Mike holds a degree in Economics from the University of Trier and studied at Trinity College Dublin. He is certified as a Risk Management Specialist and has completed advanced compliance training in Luxembourg.
Speaking at
ETF is the acronym of the year, given its commercial success and fast paced innovation. In this active world of ETFs, complexity is emerging in an ecosystem where simplicity once prevailed, and enhanced heterogeneity develops in a world previously dominated by standard models.
This marks a shift toward a landscape that is much more familiar to risk managers. While reviewing the latest product innovations and ETF trends, the panellists will identify the diverging roles and focus areas for risk managers across different products, including passive and active ETFs.
Head of Risk
Head of Risk
Associate Director - Investment Risk
Conducting Officer / Head of Risk Management