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Senior AML & Compliance Strategist | Ex-Deutsche Bank & KPMG

Institutional-Grade Governance for High-Growth FinTechs & Global Banks

Are you scaling a financial service in a tightening regulatory landscape? I provide the strategic oversight and operational rigor required to transform compliance from a bottleneck into a competitive advantage.

With over 7 years of experience across Global Systemically Important Banks (G-SIBs) and Big 4 Consulting—including Deutsche Bank, ICBC (Europe) S.A., and KPMG—I bring a rare combination of Tier-1 pedigree and the agile mindset needed for modern finance.

How I Help Your Business:

I specialize in bridging the gap between rigid global regulations and functional business growth. Whether you are building a program from the ground up or remediating an existing portfolio, I deliver defensible, audit-ready solutions.

Core Areas of Expertise & Deliverables:

Target Operating Model (TOM) Design: Architecting scalable compliance structures, internal controls, and optimized workflows.
Regulatory Gap Analysis: Conducting independent "Health Checks" to identify systemic vulnerabilities before they reach the regulator.
Forensic Investigations: Deep-dive analysis of complex transaction flows, on-chain activity auditing (Blockchain), and professional SAR/STR narrative drafting.
System Optimization: Technical tuning of monitoring engines to reduce false positives and increase operational efficiency.
Remediation Leadership: Managing high-stakes cleanups of backlogged KYC files and high-risk corporate portfolios.

Let’s discuss how I can secure your operations and support your growth. Click "Contact" to start a conversation.

Languages

Portuguese
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Spanish
Conversational

Workplace preferences

Remote only

Primarily works remotely

KPMG
Senior AML Consultant
October 2024 - February 2026 (1 year and 4 months)
Portugal
Senior Forensic Advisor within KPMG's Financial Crime and Dispute Advisory practices, leading multi-disciplinary teams to resolve high-stakes regulatory and operational crises. Specialized in the architecture of Target Operating Models (TOM) and the authorship of Independent Regulatory Audit Reports. I leveraged deep-dive forensic analysis to uncover systemic financial crime vulnerabilities, translating intricate investigative findings into strategic, board-level intelligence. My tenure was defined by a dual focus on rigorous regulatory transparency and the implementation of scalable internal control systems for global clients.
Target Operating Model (TOM) Financial Crime Investigation Fraud Detection Change Management Corporate Governance
ICBC
Compliance Officer
May 2023 - October 2024 (1 year and 5 months)
Luxembourg
Lead Compliance Officer at ICBC (Europe) S.A., spearheading real-time transaction oversight and sanctions governance for the bank's European operations. I specialized in the optimization of SIRON and FFF systems to enhance detection accuracy and operational efficiency across multiple jurisdictions. With a focus on technical integrity, I managed the end-to-end SAR/STR reporting lifecycle and led system enhancement projects that bridged the gap between complex regulatory requirements and high-performance monitoring workflows.
SIRON (Transaction Monitoring) FFF (Name Screening) Trade Finance Compliance SAR/STR Filing, Sanctions European Banking Regulations
The Citco Group Limited,
AML Compliance Senior Administrator
June 2022 - May 2023 (11 months)
Luxembourg
Subject Matter Citco Group Limited, overseeing high-complexity compliance cases and the end-to-end operational integrity of AML/KYC workflows. I specialized in the forensic resolution of intricate regulatory challenges, coordinating directly with legal teams and senior leadership to mitigate institutional risk. By leveraging data-driven KPI reporting and proactive transaction trend monitoring, I ensured 100% audit readiness and regulatory transparency, maintaining the highest standards of due diligence for a high-volume, cross-border investor base.
Sanctions Screening Audit Support Risk Management Due Diligence Operational Risk

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Masters in Multinational Corporations and Policy
SOAS University of London
2018
• Focus: Advanced study of international management strategy, specializing in how global corporations navigate diverse institutional, legal, and economic environments; • Leadership & Negotiation: Developed professional competencies in cross-cultural leadership and strategic negotiation within global business contexts • Corporate Governance: Gained deep insights into international corporate governance frameworks, aligning with my professional focus on compliance and regulatory risk; • Strategic Analysis: Mastered the use of analytical frameworks to evaluate global value chains and the impact of multinational enterprises (MNEs) on emerging markets.
Bachelor in International Relations of Asia
University of Lisbon
2017
• Regional Expertise: Comprehensive study of the political, economic, and social structures of the Asia-Pacific region, providing a foundation for assessing regional geopolitical risk; • Intercultural Communication: Developed high-level cross-cultural competencies essential for managing relationships between European headquarters and Asian stakeholders/branches; • Analytical Research: Trained in complex historical and political analysis, fostering a meticulous approach to due diligence and investigative research; • Language & Governance: Explored the interplay between traditional Asian institutional frameworks and modern global business standards.

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