Michael Post

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President and CEO at Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC)

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Overview

Michael Post is the President and CEO of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC), leveraging over 25 years of experience as a securities lawyer. His career includes more than a decade at the SEC, serving as counsel to the Chairman, and holding General Counsel roles at the MSRB and SIPC. He earned his J. D. from The George Washington University Law School.

Personality Overview

Curious

Assertive

Value Driven

They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.  They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Topics They Care About

Investor Protection
His entire career, particularly his leadership role at SIPC, is dedicated to protecting investors and ensuring market integrity, a theme he often speaks about publicly.
Financial Regulation
With extensive experience at the SEC, MSRB, and SIPC, he has a deep-seated interest in the structure and history of capital markets regulation.
Securities Law
As a seasoned securities lawyer, he actively promotes professional development and educational programs within the legal community, such as those hosted by the D. C. Bar.

Media Appearances

SIPC Names Michael L. Post New President and CEO. Featured in Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) – News Release

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Work History

7-2025
President and CEO at Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC)
9-2022 - 6-2025
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC)
10-2019 - 9-2022
Associate General Counsel at Bank of America Merrill Lynch
8-2017 - 9-2019
General Counsel at Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board
2-2015 - 7-2017
General Counsel - Regulatory Affairs at Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board

Education

1994 - 1997
J.D. from The George Washington University Law School
B.A. from UCLA

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Insights For Selling To Michael

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.
  • Share testimonials from known people and give multiple examples of product value
  • Build rapport, it will come handy to handle hard questions later

DONT's

  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal
  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Michael is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Michael

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Michael move?

  • They like to analyze well and then make their decisions.
  • Can Michael take some risk or not?

  • They systematically evaluate all decisions and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Michael

Personality Compatibility


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