Martina Hellwig
About Martina Hellwig
Martina Hellwig is the Director of Compliance for Marketing and Distribution EMEA at Invesco EMEA, based in Zurich, Switzerland. She has extensive experience in compliance and financial regulations, having worked at various firms including PwC and Rianta Capital.
Company
Martina Hellwig is currently employed at Invesco EMEA, where she holds the position of Director of Compliance for Marketing and Distribution EMEA. Her responsibilities involve ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements within the marketing and distribution sectors across the region. She has been in this role since January 2021 and is based in Zurich, Switzerland.
Title
Martina Hellwig holds the title of Director of Compliance for Marketing and Distribution EMEA at Invesco EMEA. As Director, she oversees compliance measures related to marketing and the distribution of financial products, ensuring they meet European regulations. She started this role in January 2021.
Education and Expertise
Martina Hellwig has a diverse educational background. She studied Law at the University of Zurich, achieving a Lic.iur / MLaw from 2003 to 2009. She also holds a Bachelor degree in History of Art and Archaeology from UCL, obtained between 2000 and 2003. Additionally, she completed a diploma as a Swiss Fund Officer FA/IAF from Fund Academy. Martina's expertise includes European financial regulations such as MiFID, UCITS, AIFMD, FIDLEG/FINIG, CISA/CISO, and Anti-Money Laundering Regulations. She also specializes in Internal Control Regulations for financial intermediaries.
Professional Background
Martina Hellwig has amassed considerable experience in compliance and regulatory roles over her career. Before her current position at Invesco EMEA, she served as Head of Compliance Switzerland at Invesco Ltd. from 2015 to 2020. She also held various roles, including Legal & Compliance Officer at Invesco Ltd. (2012-2013) and Senior in Financial Services/Regulatory Services at PwC (2010-2012). Additionally, she worked as a Business Analyst/Executive Assistant at Rianta Capital from 2013 to 2014.
Achievements
Martina Hellwig has achieved a strong professional standing through comprehensive roles in compliance and regulatory services. Her tenure at Invesco Ltd. saw her progress from a Legal & Compliance Officer to Head of Compliance Switzerland, culminating in her current role as Director of Compliance for Marketing and Distribution EMEA at Invesco EMEA. With a robust expertise in European financial regulations and internal control regulations, her career highlights a commitment to maintaining compliance in complex regulatory environments.