Gizela Maia
About Gizela Maia
Gizela Maia is a compliance professional with over 11 years of experience at VTB, where she specializes in operational risk and regulatory compliance. She holds degrees in Communication Design and Business Management and has previously worked in administrative and cashier roles.
Work at VTB
Gizela Maia has been employed at VTB since 2013, serving as Tecn.Risco Operacional/Compliance. In this role, she ensures compliance with regulatory requirements by analyzing monthly account conformity. She prepares responses to requests from external entities and manages internal communications related to regulatory issues. Additionally, she develops comprehensive internal control reports for all areas of the bank. Her responsibilities also include the monthly verification of compliance with Notice 19/2012 concerning payment order execution. Gizela regularly updates the bank's intranet with the latest legislative changes, ensuring that all staff are informed of current regulations.
Education and Expertise
Gizela Maia studied at Escola Superior de Tecnologia e Artes de Lisboa, where she earned a degree in Design da Comunicação. She also attended Universidade Lusíada de Angola, obtaining a degree in Gestão de Empresas. Her foundational education includes a Curso Cientifico Humanistico de Artes Visuais from Escola Secundaria Fernando Namora. This diverse educational background equips her with a unique blend of skills applicable to her current role in compliance and operational risk management.
Background
Prior to her current position at VTB, Gizela Maia worked as Secretaria at VTB in Angola from 2011 to 2013. This role provided her with valuable experience in administrative support within the banking sector. Earlier in her career, she was employed as OPERADORA DE CAIXA at C&A from 2007 to 2008 in Lisboa e Região, Portugal. These positions contributed to her understanding of operational processes and compliance requirements in financial institutions.