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• Deliver specialised consulting services to clients, ensuring robust compliance, effective risk mitigation, and strengthened data security infrastructures. • Provide expert assurance and advisory support to enhance enterprise risk management programs, third-party oversight, and regulatory compliance frameworks. • Conduct comprehensive analyses of clients’ business strategies and processes to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities. • Enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of enterprise risk management through strategic guidance and hands-on support. • Enable senior management to address critical business objectives and strengthen control environments by offering actionable

• Managed cross-functional projects focused on attaining ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certifications, encompassing comprehensive SOPs creation and company-wide risk assessments. • Performed Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) and in-depth reviews of website and sales/marketing operations to ensure rigorous alignment with GDPR/FCCPA regulations. • Established and tested the Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plan together with the Chief Technology Officer. • Developed and implemented the AML, KYC, KYB and KYT programs, including the selection of automated solution vendors, staff training, and draft policies and procedures. • insights from in-depth business process evaluations.

• Spearhead the development and execution of a regional compliance strategy aligned with enterprise, strategic, and regulatory risk frameworks. • Designed and implemented compliance, risk management, and AML policies across high-complexity business projects and product lines. • Ensured full compliance with AML/FT regulations, global sanctions lists, anti-bribery laws, and fraud prevention protocols. • Achieved AMEX accreditation for B2B Enterprise and BIN Sponsorship through effective cross-functional project leadership and regulatory alignment. • Played a key role in securing payment card (credit/debit/prepaid) emission licenses across LATAM, enabling smooth integration of SaaS, BaaS, and digital wallet solutions. • Embedded robust internal controls to evaluate, monitor, and mitigate compliance and strategic risks in fast-scaling fintech environments.

• Promoted the Compliance agenda within an international financial services firm, overseeing crucial regulatory frameworks and leading license application projects with FINMA, FCA, and SEC. • Partnered with IT to streamline compliance processes through automation, data aggregation, and workflow tracking. • Provided strategic counsel to management regarding regulatory shifts and their potential implications. • Prepared regulatory filings for ESMA, UK FCA, internal board reports, and auditors' requests. • Directed a successful project achieving ISO 27001 certification in collaboration with the IT department. • Led internal forensic investigations, assessed potential ESMA breaches, and advised on employee dismissals and disciplinary actions.

• Delivered strategic advisory services encompassing compliance, risk management, integrity, and anti-corruption to diverse clientele across construction, infrastructure, and banking sectors. • Advised clients on compliance, corporate governance, international regulatory analysis, and anti-corruption strategies. • Developed and implemented KYC frameworks in response to Argentina’s 2015 tax amnesty program, facilitating the compliant repatriation of undeclared foreign assets. • Spearheaded design and implementation of robust risk and compliance frameworks, incorporating codes of ethics, conduct, and whistleblowing policies alongside detailed risk mapping. • Conducted thorough Know Your Partner and Due Diligence reviews for M&A and various corporate transactions.

• Directed regulatory compliance across private banking services for HNWI expats, corporate entities, trusts, and foundations; led initiatives as part of the Risk Committee. • Designed and executed local and group-wide compliance programs covering FATCA, EU tax directives, AML/CTF, and consumer and data protection. • Provided strategic advisory to executive management on evolving legislation, product launches, IT systems, and internal reporting (KPIs, dashboards). • Revamped manual compliance controls by identifying best-in-class software solutions across Europe, streamlining processes and improving data accuracy. • Acted as primary liaison with regulatory authorities including the Financial Regulator, UIF, Data Protection Agency, judiciary bodies, and external auditors.

• Oversaw compliance, IT, and AML/CTF audits to resolve backlog of audit findings as Interim Chief Compliance Officer. • Led the legal and compliance review and acceptance committee for the acquisition of a portfolio consisting of 60 funds. • Streamlined compliance processes via a comprehensive client file overhaul addressing deficiencies in legal documentation • Established a thorough monitoring matrix screening to mitigate regulatory, enterprise and customer risks. • Secured Safe Harbor authorisation for sensitive customer and employee data transfer ensuring business continuity.

• Directed enterprise-wide annual risk assessments to formulate compliance and risk governance monitoring plans until the closure of the company's Norwegian headquarters in June 2013. • Led global roll-out of anti-bribery and FCPA training program, managing a team of two analysts locally and four regional compliance officers. • Conducted comprehensive quality reviews of all business unit processes, engaging extensively with international business units to complete SOX compliance reviews. • Mentored and unified new compliance officers globally, providing guidance on compliance, risk, SOX, and operative systems; conducted training sessions in London for smooth transition of duties.