Max Sherman

Max is a Managing Principal on FS Vector's Advisory Team, where he helps fintechs and banks design and operationalize strong, sustainable partnerships. He advises clients on consumer compliance, financial crimes, and third-party risk management, drawing on firsthand experience evaluating and onboarding fintech products including cards, lending, and small business banking from within a partner bank environment.

Prior to rejoining FS Vector, Max served as Compliance Lead at Column N.A., a nationally chartered bank, where he played a central role in designing and launching their Banking-as-a-Service offering. Earlier in his career, he was a member of FS Vector's Advisory Team and Treliant's Financial Crimes and Fair and Responsible Banking practices. Max began his career in public service at the Export-Import Bank of the United States and the U.S. Department of the Treasury.Max holds a B.A. in International Relations from the School of International Service at American University and is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS).

Max holds a BA in International Relations from the School of International Service at American University and is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist.