Zyania Barajas Fuentes
About Zyania Barajas Fuentes
Zyania Barajas Fuentes serves as the Head of AML for Mexico and LATAM at HSBC, bringing over a decade of experience in risk management within the financial sector. Her previous roles include leadership positions at Ualá and the Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores, where she focused on regulatory compliance and AML/CTF risk management.
Current Role at HSBC
Zyania Barajas Fuentes serves as the Head of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) for Mexico and Latin America at HSBC. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the bank's compliance and risk management strategies in the region. Her role involves overseeing AML initiatives and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards across multiple jurisdictions.
Previous Experience at Ualá
Before joining HSBC, Zyania Barajas Fuentes worked at Ualá as the Head of Regulatory Compliance Mexico from 2019 to 2022. In this role, she was responsible for establishing compliance frameworks and managing regulatory risks within the organization. Her tenure at Ualá spanned three years, during which she played a key role in enhancing the company's compliance posture.
Background in Regulatory Compliance
Zyania Barajas Fuentes has a significant background in regulatory compliance and risk management. She served as the Deputy General Director of AML/CTF Risks at the Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores from 2017 to 2019. This position involved managing risks associated with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing, contributing to her expertise in the financial sector.
Educational Qualifications
Zyania Barajas Fuentes holds a Master's degree in Mathematics with a focus on Actuarial Science from the University of Waterloo, which she completed in 2011. Additionally, she earned her undergraduate degree in Actuarial Science from the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México between 2003 and 2008. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in risk analysis and management.
Experience in Public and Private Sectors
Zyania Barajas Fuentes has over a decade of experience in both public and private sectors, particularly in the insurance and financial industries. She held the position of Director of Strategic Studies at the Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público (SHCP) from 2011 to 2017. Her diverse experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of regulatory frameworks and risk management practices.