Ana Folgar
Senior Manager, Aml Advocacy & Industry Affairs @Scotiabank
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Manager, Aml Advocacy & Industry Affairs @Scotiabank
Toronto, ON, CA
Analyze proposed legislation and regulations to assess their impact on Scotiabank\'s operations and clients- Build and maintain relationships with government and industry stakeholders to advocate for AML interests- Monitor Canadian and global legislative and regulatory developments on AML matters and trends, providing strategic insights to senior leadership.
EDUCATION
Universidad Mariano Gálvez
Studies of Master in High Strategic Studies, National Defense, High Strategic Studies
Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala
Attorney at Law. Notary Public. Bachelor's in Social and Legal Science., Law / Social Studies
Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala
Studies, Economics
Universidad Galileo
Master in Finance and Banking Administration, Finance and Banking Administration
ABOUT ANA FOLGAR
Driven anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing professional with a comprehensive experience in providing strategic support and technical guidance to government agencies leading policy and lawmaking implementations as well as capacity building.Wide background in FATF Standards and Methodology, strategic recommendations, policy making and analysis, AML/ATF compliance, legislative analysis, project management/administration, research, data analysis & gathering, relationship management, & reporting, lead multi-disciplinary teams in Latin-America, Caribbean and Canada ensuring success and achieving goals. Continued progression of leadership positions as a CFATF Deputy Executive Director, Legal Advisor and Head of AML/ATF Compliance Units. Currently leading the CFATF Mutual Evaluations Programme and promoving the goals and objectives of the CFATF, 9+ years of experience directing AML Compliance programs for Financial Institutions as Head of AML Compliance Units and 6+ years of experience providing advice on regulatory and policy issues as an FATF Legal Advisor (among other roles). An analytical, collaborative, and detail-oriented professional. Demonstrated ability to provide strategic advise and analysis to implement FATF Standards into national legislation, policies and procedures for risk management for over 25 countries.Diplomatic skills, proficient communication, liaising, and leadership abilities (both working independently and as part of teams). Proven ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with regulatory/ governmental authorities, colleagues, superiors, and other professionals while handling sensitive and confidential information. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
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