Mary Lozada
About Mary Lozada
Mary Lozada serves as the US Head of Compliance at PingPong Payments, bringing extensive experience in regulatory compliance and risk management from previous roles at various financial institutions.
Current Role at PingPong Payments
Mary Lozada serves as the US Head of Compliance at PingPong Payments since 2023. In this role, she oversees compliance operations, ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulatory guidelines. Her responsibilities include advising the Board and Management on new regulatory developments and maintaining compliance standards across the organization.
Previous Experience in Compliance
Prior to her current position, Mary Lozada held several compliance roles in various organizations. She worked at CoinX Inc as the US Head of Compliance for four months in 2023. Before that, she served as the Deputy Compliance Officer at Abra from 2022 to 2023. Her tenure at WEX as Third Party Oversight Compliance Manager lasted from 2020 to 2022, and she was a Compliance Officer at Ria Financial from 2015 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Mary Lozada studied at Baruch College, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance/Investments from 2007 to 2010. She also attended LaGuardia Community College, achieving an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Business Finance from 2004 to 2006. Her educational background supports her extensive knowledge of compliance and regulatory frameworks.
Regulatory Compliance Achievements
Mary has directed over 50 successful federal and state examinations, demonstrating her expertise in regulatory compliance. She developed and implemented a North America Compliance Program that encompasses various compliance regimes, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT), sanctions, and anti-corruption measures. Her experience includes conducting risk assessments, audits, and independent reviews.
Leadership in Compliance Teams
Mary Lozada has built and led high-performing compliance teams throughout her career. She emphasizes leadership skills in team development and has managed money transmitter license applications, reporting, and renewals on the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS). Her leadership in compliance has contributed to the successful acquisition and maintenance of business and regulatory licenses.