Hello, I'm Carlos Gustavo Cristobal.
Compliance, AML, Protection Experienced Chief Compliance, AML, AI and Data Protection Officer with a proven track record in the gaming, financial, and retail industries. I have successfully built international Compliance, AML, AI and Data Protection programs from the ground up, ensuring they meet the highest standards and positively impact stakeholders.
Details
- Professional CategoryLegal
- Location
- Years of Relevant Experience10-15 years
- Seniority LevelExecutive
- Consulting Rate (Hourly)90
Headline
Compliance expert with 13 years of experience. Chief Compliance, AML, Data Protection & AI Officer in international and listed companies
Experience
Chief Compliance, AML, AI and Data Protection Officer
CODERE ONLINEMarch 2022 - Current• Elaborate from the ground up and lead global compliance programs across HQ and subsidiaries, ensuring adherence to Regulatory, FCPA, AML, and Crime Prevention laws in Spain, the USA, Mexico, Argentina, Panamá, and Colombia.
• Implement risk mitigation programs, audits, and monitoring, cutting regulatory penalties by 80% and achieving 90% compliance.
• Strengthen data privacy, AI, and ESG compliance, achieving GDPR standards in subsidiaries within 12 months and reducing breaches by 60%.
• Optimize processes and costs, cutting review times by 50%, compliance fees by 30%, and improving third party DD compliance to 95%.
• Drive training and ethics, boosting compliance awareness by 65% and leading whistleblowing investigations.
• Lead compliance governance and reporting, managing a 10+ team, coordinating with local officers and reporting to BoD, CC, and CEO.
Chief Compliance Officer & DPO,
ROADIS (Infra)January 2019 - March 2022• Lead compliance programs at HQ and subsidiaries, overseeing implementation, monitoring and adherence across Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Brazil and India.
• Manage data protection and ESG compliance, ensuring GDPR implementation and reducing data privacy incidents by 40%.
• Oversee whistleblowing, KYC and investigations, conducting 50+ background checks annually and reducing compliance violations by 30%.
• Drive training and awareness, improving staff understanding by 45% through targeted education initiatives.
• Coordinate governance and reporting, working with local officers, leading the Compliance Committee and reporting to BoD, CC, and CEO.
• Supervise team and budget, managing a team of 4 and optimizing compliance costs to align with business goals.
Compliance Officer & DPO,
ALAIN AFFLELOU GROUP (Retail)March 2016 - January 2019• Establish and implement the Compliance Program from the ground up, developing policies and frameworks.
• Draft and enforce internal policies, ensuring regulatory alignment and mitigating compliance / regulatory risks.
Compliance & AML Lawyer
URÍA MENÉNDEZ (Legal)March 2015 - February 2016• Provide compliance and regulatory guidance to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring adherence to legal requirements.
• Develop and implement internal compliance policies and AML manuals, establishing clear compliance standards.
• Design, execute, and review criminal risk prevention and AML systems, strengthening regulatory safeguards.
• Lead training programs, enhancing awareness and fostering a strong compliance culture.
Compliance and Data Protection Counsel,
RIA FINANCIAL & EURONET (NASDAQ:March 2012 - March 2015• Implement, monitor, and update the Compliance Program, ensuring regulatory alignment and risk mitigation.
• Draft and enhance internal policies, AML manuals, and data protection measures to strengthen compliance frameworks.
• Improve the AML system and oversee regulatory reporting, ensuring transparency with public bodies.
• Lead training initiatives, fostering a strong compliance culture and awareness.
Tax Lawyer,
AGENCIA TRIBUTARIA (Tax)March 2011 - July 2011
Junior Lawyer
J & A GARRIGUES (Legal)
Tax,September 2009 - August 2010
Industry
- Construction
- Consumer Services
- Financial Services
- Retail
- Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Specific Jurisdictions That I'm Qualified In or Can Cover
Spain: Community of Madrid
Language(s)
- English
- French
- Spanish
Education
UNIVERSITY OF VALLADOLID,
DegreeBachelor in LawJanuary 2003 - January 2008
Universidad Alcalá y Banco Santander
MastersCompany LawSeptember 2008 - July 2009
Centro estudio Garrigues & Harvard Law School
MastersBusiness LawSeptember 2009 - July 2010
EAE (Escuela Administración de Empresas)
MastersMarketing October 2013 - August 2014
Universidad Carlos III y KPMG
MastersCompliance February 2018 - October 2018
Professional Membership / Certification
Madrid Bar Association / CESCOM (International Compliance Expert)
Your Skills
Regulatory Compliance, Instructing, Influencing Skills, Product Design, Brand Awareness, Compliance Reporting, Anti Money Laundering, Data Privacy Laws, Compliance Reporting, Anti Money Laundering
I am interested in
- Professional / Business Networking
- Career Opportunities
- Providing Services based on my Expertise