Thatiana Paranhos
About Thatiana Paranhos
Thatiana Paranhos is a Senior Manager of Internal Control at AXA XL in Paris, France, with extensive experience in internal control and executive assistance across various companies in Brazil. She has a strong background in regulatory compliance, cost savings negotiations, and project management.
Work at AXA XL
Thatiana Paranhos has been serving as the Senior Manager of Internal Control at AXA XL since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing internal control processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Her position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Prior to this, she held the position of Head of Internal Control at AXA no Brasil from 2017 to 2020, where she focused on enhancing internal control measures and regulatory compliance.
Previous Experience
Before joining AXA, Thatiana Paranhos accumulated extensive experience in administrative and executive support roles. She worked as an Executive Assistant to the President at Rionil Compostos Vinílicos Ltda. from 2005 to 2008 and at Lear Corporation from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, she served as the Executive Assistant/Office Manager at AXA no Brasil from 2014 to 2015. Her early career included various roles at DHL Worldwide Express Ltd., where she worked for seven years in different capacities, including Bilingual Attendance and Tracking Assistant and Human Resources Generalist.
Education and Expertise
Thatiana Paranhos has a strong educational background in engineering and finance. She studied Construction Engineering at multiple institutions, including Universidade Estadual de Campinas and Escola Politécnica da USP, where she was a candidate for a degree. Additionally, she studied Financial Administration at Faculdades Radial, specializing in Business Administration with a focus on finance. Her academic training supports her expertise in internal control and regulatory compliance.
Achievements in Cost Management
Throughout her career, Thatiana Paranhos has demonstrated a strong ability to manage costs effectively. At AXA no Brasil, she successfully negotiated with suppliers, achieving significant cost savings of 29% in 2017 and 16% in 2016. She also implemented a travel system that increased the average air ticket booking term from 3 to 26 days within six months, contributing to a 30% reduction in the company's travel budget. These initiatives reflect her strategic approach to cost management.
Regulatory Interaction and Internal Control Implementation
Thatiana Paranhos has actively engaged with the Brazilian regulator SUSEP on internal control topics, showcasing her expertise in regulatory compliance. She has served as a permanent guest of the Risk Committee and Control Functions Committee, playing a key role in regulatory testing for internal control. Additionally, she coordinated the implementation of an internal control system that formalized over 350 controls per semester, demonstrating her commitment to enhancing internal governance.