Fran Valenzuela
Head of Onboarding @PPRO Financial Ltd
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Onboarding @PPRO Financial Ltd
Operational Leadership: Orchestrating the end-to-end merchant onboarding lifecycle for PPRO’s global payments network. Serving as the final approval authority for CDD/KYC, ensuring data integrity and uncompromising regulatory standards.Strategy & Digital Transformation: Driving the evolution of risk-based procedures by identifying and implementing automation opportunities. Streamlining KYB/KYC processes to enhance merchant \"time-to-market\" and overall user experience.High-Risk Governance: Overseeing Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for high-risk portfolios, complex corporate structures, and adverse media cases, balancing robust risk mitigation with PPRO’s commercial growth.Stakeholder Harmonisation: Collaborating closely with Sales, Product, and 2nd Line of Defence (2LoD) teams to align commercial objectives with financial crime risk management strategies.Team Excellence & Mentorship: Leading and coaching a high-performing team of AML operations analysts. Fostering a culture of integrity and professional development while managing work allocation, prioritisation, and performance metrics.Regulatory Stewardship: Acting as a subject matter expert on FCA and AMLD regulations, proactively escalating financial crime risks to the MLRO and Senior Management with effective mitigation proposals.
EDUCATION
Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla
Administración Pública y Ciencias Políticas, Political Science and Government
Universidad de Los Lagos
Exchange Program, Political Science
COBAEP
High School, Accounting and Finance
University of Sussex
MA of Corruption & Governance, Politics
SKILLS
ABOUT FRAN VALENZUELA
I am a results-driven leader in Financial Crime Compliance, currently serving as the Head of Onboarding at PPRO. With a Master’s in Corruption and Governance and over a decade of experience, I specialise in navigating complex AML/KYC landscapes while driving strategic operational growth. My focus is on transforming the end-to-end client lifecycle through automation, rigorous high-risk EDD governance, and harmonising commercial goals with regulatory integrity.Beyond my corporate career, I am the Founder of Sala de Despecho UK. I leverage my leadership experience to curate bespoke cultural experiences that connect premium Latin spirit brands with an affluent, professional audience in London. By focusing on authentic storytelling and community building, I create unique platforms for brands to engage with the UK’s international diaspora.Whether I am leading high-performing teams in Fintech or building cultural bridges through Sala de Despecho, I am committed to delivering excellence through creativity, professional integrity, and strategic partnerships.
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