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Hello, I'm Cecilia N.

Global compliance and risk leader with 10+ years of international experience across fintech​,​ mobility​,​ and banking. Proven track record of building compliance functions from the ground up​,​ leading cross - border teams​,​ engaging with regulators​,​ and implementing governance frameworks that ensured PCI DSS​,​ ISO standards​,​ GDPR and regulatory compliance worldwide. Skilled in financial crime risk modeling​,​ data - driven investigations​,​ and fostering a speak - up culture.

Details

  • Professional CategoryCompliance & Risk Management
  • Location
  • Years of Relevant Experience10-15 years
  • Seniority LevelDirector
  • Consulting Rate (Hourly)120

Headline

Senior Compliance expert - Regulation, risk and financial crime

Experience

Senior Financial Crimes Expert

ThetarayJanuary 2024 - Current• 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.

VP Compliance

TIER MobilityOctober 2021 - December 2023• 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.

Director of Compliance & Risk

Intelligent Apps / FREE NOW (Hamburg,March 2019 - October 2021• 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.

Risk & Compliance Manager / Internal DPO

Raisin DS (ex Deposit Solutions)October 2017 - February 2019• 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.

Fin. Crime (AML) Risk Assurance Ass. Manager

HSBCNovember 2015 - October 2017• 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.

Assistant Compliance Officer

DVB BankAugust 2015 - November 2015

Compliance intern

AirbusFebruary 2015 - July 2015

Legal Intern (Management & Development)

TOTAL S.A.January 2014 - July 2014

Research and teaching assistant

McGill UniversityJanuary 2012 - June 2013

Industry

  • Financial Services
  • Oil, Gas, and Mining
  • Professional Services
  • Technology, Information and Media
  • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

Specific Jurisdictions That I'm Qualified In or Can Cover

France
United Kingdom
Germany
United States
Canada

Language(s)

  • English
  • French

Education

University Paris 2 Assas Pantheon,

MastersMasters 2 Law & EconomicsJanuary 2013 - January 2014

McGill University,

MastersLL.M.January 2011 - January 2012

Sheffield Hallam University,

DegreeBachelor of Law &January 2007 - January 2011

Your Skills

ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationTraining And DevelopmentArtificial IntelligenceRisk ManagementAnti-Bribery And CorruptionApplied Ethicsfinancial crimeAMLRegulatory compliance

Professional Interests

Compliance

I am interested in

  • Career Opportunities

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