VERA COELHO CARRERA
Summary
Fraud and compliance specialist with expertise in risk analysis, regulatory compliance, and financial crime investigations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fraud & Compliance Administrator
EML
Madrid, SPAIN
11.2021 - 11.2024
- Led fraud investigations, uncovering fraudulent transactions and mitigating financial losses.
- Conducted real-time transaction monitoring and escalating cases for review.
- Ensured AML and KYC compliance, adhering to international financial regulations.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies, banks, and regulators during high-risk investigations.
- Developed internal fraud procedures to strengthen compliance frameworks.
- Generated detailed reports on fraud cases.
Tax Advisor
ÁBACO Asesoría Legal y Fiscal SL
Vigo, SPAIN
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Provided expert guidance on tax regulations, ensuring businesses remained compliant.
- Assisted clients with tax audits, financial reporting, and strategic tax planning.
- Advised on risk mitigation strategies related to tax fraud and regulatory compliance.
Senior Complaints Handler & Fraud Investigator
Domestic & General
Madrid, SPAIN
03.2015 - 02.2020
- Investigated customer and third-party complaints, identifying fraudulent claims and abuse cases.
- Implemented forensic techniques to examine fraud scenarios in insurance claims.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate case documentation.
- Trained junior analysts on best practices.
Complaints Handler & Fraud Investigator
MAPFRE Asistencia
Lisbon
02.2013 - 02.2015
- Conducted in-depth fraud analysis in insurance and claims disputes.
- Implemented risk-based strategies to detect fraud, reducing false claims.
- Maintained compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks while resolving complaints.
Education
Master - Tax & Financial Law
CEF Centro de Estudios Financieros
Madrid01.2021
Bachelor - Law
Universidade Católica Portuguesa
01.2008
Skills
- Fraud Investigation
- Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance
- Regulatory Compliance & Auditing
- Transaction Monitoring & Analysis
- Financial Crime Investigations
- Policy Development & Enforcement
- Law Enforcement Collaboration
Certification
- AML & Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
- IGaming Compliance & Fraud Prevention
- Microsoft Word: Macros & Advanced Features
LANGUAGES
Portuguese Native
Spanish Native
English Bilingual
Timeline
Fraud & Compliance Administrator
EML
11.2021 - 11.2024
Tax Advisor
ÁBACO Asesoría Legal y Fiscal SL
10.2020 - 09.2021
Senior Complaints Handler & Fraud Investigator
Domestic & General
03.2015 - 02.2020
Complaints Handler & Fraud Investigator
MAPFRE Asistencia
02.2013 - 02.2015
Master - Tax & Financial Law
CEF Centro de Estudios Financieros
Bachelor - Law
Universidade Católica Portuguesa