Mario Saldanha
About Mario Saldanha
Mario Saldanha is a Senior Quality Assurance Specialist at Starling Bank, with over seven years of experience in the financial services industry, specializing in AML and fraud risk management. He has held various roles at EY and Starling Bank, focusing on regulatory compliance and operational risk frameworks.
Current Role at Starling Bank
Mario Saldanha currently serves as a Senior Quality Assurance Specialist at Starling Bank. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the bank's compliance and risk management efforts. His role involves overseeing quality assurance processes and ensuring adherence to anti-money laundering (AML), fraud, and sanctions regulations.
Previous Experience at EY
Mario Saldanha worked at EY in various roles from 2014 to 2019. He began as a Regulatory Compliance Associate, where he spent three years focusing on compliance operations. He then transitioned to the role of Advisory Executive for one year, followed by a position as Senior Associate for 11 months. His tenure at EY provided him with extensive experience in regulatory compliance within the financial services sector.
Educational Background
Mario Saldanha holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Business/Management from the Private University of Angola (UPRA), where he studied from 2009 to 2011. He also earned a BA (Hons) in International Management from the University of Teesside, completing his studies from 2011 to 2013. This educational foundation supports his expertise in financial services and compliance.
Experience in Financial Services
With over seven years of experience in the financial services industry, Mario Saldanha specializes in AML and fraud risk management. He has led engagements for large retail banks and investment banks, focusing on improving compliance operations. His experience includes implementing operational risk frameworks for financial institutions and streamlining regulatory procedures.
Early Career and Internships
Mario Saldanha began his career as a Senior Consultant at Integrated Solutions Angola, SA in 2013. He also gained experience as a Finance and Accounting Intern at Teesside University from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, he worked as a Leadership Course Advisor at Common Purpose for one month in 2012. These roles contributed to his foundational knowledge in finance and management.