Gustavo A Almeida, MBA, Cpa, Cams, Cccs
About Gustavo A Almeida, MBA, Cpa, Cams, Cccs
Gustavo A Almeida is a seasoned finance and compliance professional currently serving as the Senior Director of the Business Control Office at Oportun. With over 20 years of experience in leadership roles across various financial institutions, he has a strong background in compliance, operational risk, and audit management.
Current Role at Oportun
Gustavo A Almeida serves as the Senior Director of the Business Control Office at Oportun, a position he has held since 2021. Located in Southlake, Texas, he oversees various aspects of business control, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency within the organization. His role involves strategic oversight and the implementation of best practices in business operations.
Previous Experience at Wells Fargo
Gustavo A Almeida has extensive experience at Wells Fargo, where he held multiple senior positions. From 2016 to 2019, he was the Senior Vice President and Head of Compliance and Operational Risk in the Consumer Auto division. Prior to that, he served as the Chief Risk Officer and a member of the Executive Management Committee from 2008 to 2014. His tenure at Wells Fargo also included roles such as Director of Compliance Services and Internal Audit, and Head of Regulatory Compliance.
Experience at Santander Consumer USA
From 2019 to 2021, Gustavo A Almeida worked at Santander Consumer USA as Senior Vice President and Senior Director of Compliance. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing compliance operations within the organization, contributing to the development and implementation of compliance strategies in Dallas, Texas.
Educational Background and Certifications
Gustavo A Almeida holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Universidad de Belgrano. He also completed an Executive Leadership Program at Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business. His professional credentials include certifications as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Consumer Credit Compliance Specialist (CCCS), and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Professional (CAMS).
Expertise in Financial Services and Compliance
Gustavo A Almeida possesses over 20 years of leadership experience in financial services, focusing on compliance, operational risk management, and internal audit. His expertise encompasses lending banking laws, consumer protection regulations, and risk management practices. He has a strong track record in process improvement, risk resilience, and business intelligence, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of finance and operations.