• Collaborates with international finance institutions (i.e the World Bank, IFC, GIZ) to provide technical assistance across diverse countries and projects, evaluating and enhancing legal and regulatory frameworks to ensure robust financial consumer protection.• Interacts with stakeholders to develop and implement laws, regulations, and policies promoting responsible financial market conduct while integrating considerations for sustainable development and corporate social… Show more • Collaborates with international finance institutions (i.e the World Bank, IFC, GIZ) to provide technical assistance across diverse countries and projects, evaluating and enhancing legal and regulatory frameworks to ensure robust financial consumer protection.• Interacts with stakeholders to develop and implement laws, regulations, and policies promoting responsible financial market conduct while integrating considerations for sustainable development and corporate social responsibility.• Provides comprehensive training and capacity-building sessions to sectorial authorities. • Performs legal and regulatory gap analyses to identify areas for improvement and recommends optimal strategies.• Expertise and country-specific experience includes Angola, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Ghana, Guyana, Honduras, Lesotho, Mexico, Pakistan and Rwanda. Show less

• Analysed the legal and regulatory frameworks of over 60 economies (Portuguese and Spanish speaking) for the Women, Business and the Law dataset to determine legal impediments to women’s economic growth.• Supported on knowledge and learning activities to allow staff developing a more informed view on how human rights for women relate to economic growth and poverty reduction. • Conducted the qualitative and quantitative evaluation of a set of data to build the methodology, data… Show more • Analysed the legal and regulatory frameworks of over 60 economies (Portuguese and Spanish speaking) for the Women, Business and the Law dataset to determine legal impediments to women’s economic growth.• Supported on knowledge and learning activities to allow staff developing a more informed view on how human rights for women relate to economic growth and poverty reduction. • Conducted the qualitative and quantitative evaluation of a set of data to build the methodology, data collection, and subsequent analysis of a pilot project to determine women’s access to land ownership in 50 economies. Show less

Consumer Compliance Examiner 10/2011-11/2014 • Identified and assessed significant risks related to consumer protection statutes at financial institutions.• Determined the adequacy of risk management systems for mitigating and controlling risks.• Determined the effectiveness of management, policies, and procedures, and compliance with laws and regulations.• Developed and recommended supervisory actions and responses.• Evaluated financial information… Show more Consumer Compliance Examiner 10/2011-11/2014 • Identified and assessed significant risks related to consumer protection statutes at financial institutions.• Determined the adequacy of risk management systems for mitigating and controlling risks.• Determined the effectiveness of management, policies, and procedures, and compliance with laws and regulations.• Developed and recommended supervisory actions and responses.• Evaluated financial information, fair lending procedures and controls to arrive at sound, supportable conclusions.Consumer Complaints Unit Examiner 11/2014-09/2015• In charge of administering the operation and compliance of the unit according to the Federal Reserve System’s guidelines.• In a nine month period, attained the highest level of compliance and performance ever achieved by the unit by developing and implementing a specific set of procedures and systems.• Investigated and resolved consumer complaints against financial institutions regulated by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. • Issued supervisory actions and recommendations when violation to laws and regulations were encountered. Show less

• Developed, retained, and expanded core business and consumer banking relationships.• Took a consultative, value-oriented approach to generating ideas and presenting financial solutions that enhanced the customer's financial position.• Worked cross-functionally with other banking partners to deepen client relationships. • Coached branch staff on appropriate business client handlings and appropriate sales strategies.

• Retained and expanded new and existing customer relationships by identifying current and future client’s financial needs.• Attained a high level of performance among the top 20 bankers in the region by conducting analysis of needs and providing adequate financial advice while completing the sales process.

• Implemented a social Project focusing on the financial literacy of 150 indigenous women in rural southern Ecuador.• Acted as a liaison to establish communication and reach agreements between civil society members and local government offices.