Cecilia N
Senior Compliance expert - Regulation, risk and financial crime
About Me
Jurisdiction
France | United Kingdom | Germany | United States | Canada
Experience
• Designed and implemented customer - centric risk models (AI based) integrating regulatory requirements with financial crime risks, for transaction monitoring and Customer risk assessment. • Reviewed analysis results, identified trends using cognitive AI, and enhanced investigative processes. • Supported Banks and Fintechs, in training their analysts to strengthen investigative casework and ensuring project success. • Supported sales through pre - sales meetings, marketing events, and proof of concepts.
• Built and scaled the Compliance function; implemented a Group - wide Governance, Risk & Compliance framework. • Led a team of 12, ensuring compliance with PCI DSS, ISO standards, and the Occupational Safety & Health Act. • Owned Enterprise Risk Management and compliance risk processes. • Developed the internal control framework and created company - wide compliance processes (KYC, third - party due diligence, whistleblowing). • Oversaw all internal investigations and audits. • Led multiple workstreams to mitigate risks, close compliance gaps, and enhance efficiency.
• Established the Compliance function and framework across Europe and LATAM. • Ensured regulatory compliance, responded to compliance queries, and delivered employee training. • Conducted internal investigations and audits. • Standardized compliance - related activities, improving efficiency and risk mitigation. • Led cross - functional projects engaging senior management.
• Implemented the Data Protection and Compliance frameworks. • Oversaw risk management and regulatory compliance. • Delivered compliance and data protection training across the company. • Managed KYC and customer screening processes. • Led projects to implement new compliance and data protection systems.
• Conducted reviews of financial crime controls across HSBC Europe business lines, covering but not limited to KYC, screening, transaction monitoring. • Trained staff on new IT - based Management System tools. • Managed and developed local teams to strengthen AML and risk compliance. • Supported senior management by preparing and enhancing periodic risk reports.