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, particularly in regulatory compliance and risk management.
Current Role at Starling Bank
Mario Saldanha currently serves as a Senior Quality Assurance Specialist at Starling Bank, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring the quality and compliance of banking operations. His focus includes overseeing the adherence to regulatory standards and enhancing operational processes. Prior to this role, he worked as a Quality Assurance specialist in AML, Fraud, and Sanctions at Starling Bank from 2019 to 2021.
Previous Experience at EY
Mario Saldanha has extensive experience at EY, where he held multiple roles from 2014 to 2019. He started as a Regulatory Compliance Associate, working for three years to address compliance issues. He then advanced to Senior Associate for 11 months before transitioning to an Advisory Executive role for one year. His work at EY involved leading compliance projects for various financial institutions.
Education and Qualifications
Mario Saldanha earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Business/Management from the Private University of Angola (UPRA) from 2009 to 2011. He furthered his education at the University of Teesside, where he studied International Management and obtained a BA (Hons) from 2011 to 2013. His educational background supports his expertise in financial services and regulatory compliance.
Experience in Financial Services
With over seven years of experience in the financial services industry, Mario Saldanha specializes in complex regulatory compliance projects. He has led engagements for large retail banks and investment banks, focusing on improving compliance operations. His expertise includes implementing operational risk frameworks and handling AML and fraud risk, ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines.
Early Career and Internships
Mario Saldanha began his career with various roles that laid the foundation for his expertise in finance and compliance. He worked as a Finance and Accounting Intern at Teesside University for 11 months in 2013-2014. He also served as a Senior Consultant at Integrated Solutions Angola, SA. for three months in 2013 and as a Leadership Course Advisor at Common Purpose for one month in 2012.