Marisol Pernia
About Marisol Pernia
Marisol Pernia is the Oficial de Cumplimiento Corporativo at NovoPayment in Caracas, Venezuela. She has extensive experience in compliance and auditing, having previously worked at Seguros Venezuela for 22 years.
Current Position at NovoPayment
Marisol Pernia currently holds the position of Oficial de Cumplimiento Corporativo Filiales at NovoPayment in Caracas, Venezuela. In this role, she is responsible for supporting the development of risk management programs in compliance with GAFI, ISO, VISA, and MASTERCARD guidelines. Her duties include coordinating workgroups with area leaders, assessing product risks, and presenting action plans to mitigate money laundering risks using ISO 31000 methodology.
Previous Roles at Seguros Venezuela
Before joining NovoPayment, Marisol Pernia had an extensive career at Seguros Venezuela. She served as Oficial de Cumplimiento from 2005 to 2021, a tenure of 16 years. She also held the role of Jefe de Auditoría Interna from 1999 to 2005, and Jefe de Siniestros (Reembolsos) from 1997 to 1999. Throughout these roles, she developed and executed the annual internal and external audit plan, analyzed high-risk clients, and managed ethical channels.
Educational Background
Marisol Pernia has a robust educational background. She earned her Abogado degree from Universidad José María Vargas, studying Derecho from 2005 to 2010. Prior to that, she studied at Instituto Universitario Tecnológico “Antonio José de Sucre,” where she earned a Técnico Superior Universitario en Administración in Relaciones Industriales from 1994 to 1997.
Experience in Compliance and Audit
Marisol Pernia has vast experience in the fields of compliance and audit. At NovoPayment, she designs and executes training programs for LCFT/FPADM prevention and handles reports of suspicious activities. She also develops and implements transaction monitoring parameters to enhance monitoring systems tailored to products. At Seguros Venezuela, she executed comprehensive audits and supported compliance guidelines for new products, IT, business, production, and operations.
Risk Management Expertise
Marisol Pernia brings significant expertise in risk management to her role at NovoPayment. She is adept at analyzing high-risk clients, prospects, and PEPs, offering segmentation and recommendations under the KYC policy. She excels in developing and implementing compliance and risk management frameworks, ensuring adherence to local and international standards.