Financial Services
Active

Sonia Cuevas

Professional with extensive experience in management positions in different areas of Control: Compliance, Risk Management, Audit and Legal in various financial entities (Private Banking, Investment Banking, Asset and Pension Management, Broker dealer, Retail and E-money). AML and CFT expert. Extensive experience in relations and inspections with domestic and international Regulators (CNMV, Bank of Spain, SEPBLAC, DPA, FCA, SEC, CSSF) and Law enforcement Agencies (Courts, Police) Specialist in start-up of new Companies and designing and implementing policies and procedures to improve control and generate cost savings. Founding member of the first Compliance Association in Spain (ASCOM)

Jurisdiction

Spain

Experience

Seniority LevelDirector
Years of Experience15-20 years
Current StatusActive
Compliance and AML Officer
2022 - Present

Successfully implemented 100% of External and Internal Audit recommendations. Led group project to improve Client Onboarding Process efficiency in 15%. Regulatory gap analyses, Lead Risk Assessment and implement controls, Compliance Monitoring program. Partner with Business lines to launch new products ensuring compliance. Build and mentor the team. Strategic Compliance Leadership.

Education

Degree of Economics Universidad Complutense de Madrid
1996 - 2001

Certification

Total Certifications1

Compliance and Chartered Accountant

Skills

Core skills0
Languages2

Languages

English
Spanish