Anna Matas Fernández
Barcelona
Summary
Professional with over 14 years of experience in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing, as well as regulatory and normative compliance. Extensive experience in the banking sector, payment entities, Fintech, real estate, insurance, national and international law firms, listed entities, including those on the IBEX35, among others. Substantial experience in team leadership and management at both national and international levels. Availability for travel
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of AML and MRLO
EML Payments
02.2023 - Current
- Develop and implement a comprehensive AML compliance strategy aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices (national and international).
- Provide strategic direction for the AML program, ensuring its integration with overall business objectives.
- Creation, Implementation, and Development of the department.
- Management, hiring, and leadership of the team.
- Management of the national and international team.
- Member of the Committee (OCI) in matters of AML/CFT and compliance and Sepblac authorized person.
- Submission of proposals and action plans to the Board of Directors.
- Training and Awareness.
- Conduct periodic risk assessments to identify and evaluate potential money laundering risks associated with the business activities.
- Monitoring and control of the crime prevention model.
- Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
- Reporting and Communication.
- Technology Integration.
- Leadership in requirements from SEPBLAC (Spanish Executive Service for the Prevention of Money Laundering and Monetary Offences) and inspections
Partner AML and Compliance
TEIKEISOLUTIONS
12.2021 - 02.2023
- Code of Ethics and Good Governance.
- Policies, guides, and procedures in a compliance program.
- Crime prevention model and risk map.
- Whistleblowing channel.
- Internal control measures and recommendations.
- Preparation and monitoring of Know Your Customer (KYC).
- Procedures manual on AML/CFT.
- External expert examination.
- Review and implementation of inclusion and equity policies.
- Surveys, recommendations, and action plans.
- Female leadership and team management.
- Workshops, team building, meetings, and debates.
Head AML and Compliance
CUATRECASAS
09.2014 - 11.2021
- Creation, Implementation, and Development of the department.
- Management, hiring, and leadership of the team.
- Management of the national and international team.
- Member of the Committee (OCI) in matters of AML/CFT and compliance.
- Submission of proposals and action plans to the Board of Directors.
- Training and Awareness.
- Conduct periodic risk assessments to identify and evaluate potential money laundering risks associated with the business activities.
- Training actions on AML/CFT and advice to clients.
- Monitoring and control of the crime prevention model.
- Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
- Reporting and Communication.
- Technology Integration.
Senior Consultant Governance, Risk and Compliance
PWC
09.2011 - 09.2014
- Internal Control and Internal Audit.
- Evaluation and implementation of risk management systems.
- Corporate Social Responsibility and CSR reports.
- Implementation of crime prevention models.
- Anti-money laundering prevention.
Consultant Governance, Risk and Compliance
BDO
09.2010 - 09.2011
- Internal Audit and Risk Control.
- Regulatory Compliance.
- External Expert in Anti-Money Laundering Prevention.
Education
Compliance Certification -
CESCOM
Madrid, SpainMBA - Women And Leadership - Business Management
IESE Business School
Barcelona12.2022
Certification - Expert in Prevention of Money Laundering
INBLAC
Barcelona, Spain02.2019
BBA - Business Administration And Management / Law
UOC
Barcelona, Spain06.2018
BBA - Business Administration And Management
UPF
Barcelona, Spain09.2011
High School Diploma -
CEP-MARKETING
Barcelona, Spain06.2007
Skills
- Customer Relations
- Organization
- Public Speaking
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Interpersonal Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Supervision and leadership
- Self-Directed
- Calm Under Pressure
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Catalan
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Portuguese
Upper intermediate (B2)
French
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Head of AML and MRLO
EML Payments
02.2023 - Current
Partner AML and Compliance
TEIKEISOLUTIONS
12.2021 - 02.2023
Head AML and Compliance
CUATRECASAS
09.2014 - 11.2021
Senior Consultant Governance, Risk and Compliance
PWC
09.2011 - 09.2014
Consultant Governance, Risk and Compliance
BDO
09.2010 - 09.2011
Compliance Certification -
CESCOM
MBA - Women And Leadership - Business Management
IESE Business School
Certification - Expert in Prevention of Money Laundering
INBLAC
BBA - Business Administration And Management / Law
UOC
BBA - Business Administration And Management
UPF
High School Diploma -
CEP-MARKETING
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