Ruben Galindo
About Ruben Galindo
Ruben Galindo serves as the Country Manager for SWIFT in Mexico, where he focuses on expanding business operations and strengthening customer relationships. He has extensive experience in the financial sector, having previously held various senior roles at HSBC in product management and business management across Latin America and the UK.
Work at Swift
Ruben Galindo has served as the Country Manager for Mexico at Swift since 2014. In this role, he is responsible for establishing a new branch in Mexico, focusing on business expansion and enhancing customer relationships. He emphasizes the Swift brand among financial institutions, regulators, and corporates in the region. His efforts also include facilitating the integration of global market trends into the local infrastructure evolution in Mexico.
Previous Experience at HSBC
Before joining Swift, Ruben Galindo held several key positions at HSBC. He was the Regional Vice President of Product Management for Payments and Cash Management in Latin America from 2010 to 2011. Prior to that, he worked as the Collections Product Manager Senior in Payments and Cash Management from 2006 to 2009. He also served as the Regional Product Head of Latin America for Payments and Cash Management from 2012 to 2014, and as the Regional Head of Business Management from 2011 to 2012. His role as Vice President of Product Management for Payments, Liquidity, and Liabilities lasted from 2009 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Ruben Galindo possesses extensive expertise in product management within the financial services sector. His background includes a focus on payments, cash management, and compliance with regulations such as KYC and sanctions screening. His experience spans various leadership roles, enabling him to develop strategies that align with market demands and regulatory requirements.
Regulatory Compliance Initiatives
In his current role at Swift, Ruben Galindo plays a key part in guiding the market towards compliance with new regulations, including Know Your Customer (KYC) and sanctions screening. His efforts are aimed at ensuring that financial institutions in Mexico adapt to evolving regulatory landscapes, thereby enhancing operational integrity and customer trust.