Lucas Munoz
About Lucas Munoz
Lucas Munoz is a Manager in Risk Strategy & Technology at KPMG Australia, where he focuses on embedding a risk-aware culture to enhance customer outcomes. He has a diverse background in risk management and finance, with previous roles at Bancolombia and Macquarie University, and holds multiple qualifications in risk management and international business.
Work at KPMG Australia
Lucas Munoz has been employed at KPMG Australia as a Manager in the Risk Strategy & Technology division since 2021. In this role, he assists clients in embedding a risk-aware culture to improve customer outcomes. He has designed risk assessment processes and frameworks to enhance risk management strategies. Additionally, he developed target operating models for risk, focusing on the simplification and standardization of key processes within the risk function. His responsibilities also include project management of return to risk appetite initiatives for a leading Australian bank, which emphasizes business lending, operations, customer engagement, and credit.
Education and Expertise
Lucas Munoz holds a Master of International Business and a Master of International Relations from Macquarie University, which he completed from 2014 to 2016. He also obtained a Graduate Certificate in Finance from Universidad EAFIT in 2013. In 2020, he achieved certifications in ISO 31000 Enterprise Risk Management and Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) through online courses at Udemy and Financial Education Professionals, respectively. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in risk management and international business.
Background
Lucas Munoz began his career at Bancolombia, where he worked in various roles from 2009 to 2014. He started as a Product Analyst Intern for six months, then served as a Cash Management Executive for one year, and finally worked as a Relationship Manager in Corporate Banking for three years. After his tenure at Bancolombia, he transitioned to Macquarie University, where he worked as a Senior Compliance and International Operations Coordinator from 2015 to 2021. His diverse experience in banking and compliance has contributed to his expertise in risk management.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Lucas Munoz has made significant contributions to risk management practices. He has designed risk assessment processes and frameworks that enhance risk management strategies. He has also developed target operating models for risk, emphasizing key process simplification and standardization. His project management skills are evident in his work on return to risk appetite initiatives for a leading Australian bank, focusing on critical areas such as business lending and customer engagement. He has collaborated with various lines of defense to ensure the effectiveness of risk controls.