María Martínez
About María Martínez
María Martínez serves as the Global Head of Financial Crime Compliance - Issues Validation Monitoring and Testing at HSBC, a position she has held since 2016. She has extensive experience in compliance roles at HSBC, including leadership positions in Latin America and global monitoring and testing.
Work at HSBC
María Martínez has held multiple positions at HSBC, contributing significantly to the compliance sector. She served as the Head of Central Compliance for Latin America from 2010 to 2012, followed by her role as the Latin American Head of Compliance Monitoring and Testing from 2014 to 2015. In 2015, she transitioned to the position of Global ABC Monitoring and Testing Manager in London, where she worked until 2016. Currently, she is the Global Head of Financial Crime Compliance - Issues Validation Monitoring and Testing, a role she has occupied since 2016.
Education and Expertise
María Martínez has a robust educational background in law and sociology. She studied at the University of Cambridge from 1989 to 1992, followed by her studies at the Universidad Nacional de Asunción from 1991 to 1998. She furthered her education at the Universidad Católica de Asunción from 2000 to 2002. Additionally, she earned two Master of Laws degrees, one from the University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law in 2004 and another from Georgetown University Law Center in the same year. She also studied sociology at the London School of Economics.
Background
María Martínez has a diverse background that spans several years in compliance and financial crime prevention. Her career at HSBC began in 2010, and she has progressively taken on more significant roles within the organization. Her academic pursuits in law and sociology have equipped her with the necessary skills to navigate complex compliance issues in the financial sector.
Achievements
Throughout her career at HSBC, María Martínez has played a pivotal role in enhancing compliance frameworks and monitoring systems. Her leadership in various compliance roles has contributed to the organization's ability to address financial crime risks effectively. Her extensive experience in compliance monitoring and testing has positioned her as a key figure in the financial compliance landscape.