Noemi Hernandez, Cafca
About Noemi Hernandez, Cafca
Noemi Hernandez serves as the Compliance Content Lead at Melio, where she has worked since 2022. With a background in compliance and risk analysis, she has held various roles in the financial sector, including positions at Payoneer and TimePayment Corp.
Work at Melio Payments
Noemi Hernandez serves as the Compliance Content Lead at Melio, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she oversees a team responsible for client-facing compliance communication and policies. Hernandez is involved in creating, researching, and forwarding Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to banking partners. She also conceptualizes and updates company-wide communication templates and macros. Her responsibilities include advising and coordinating cross-departmentally for compliance training, procedure, and policy setting.
Previous Experience in Compliance
Prior to her current role, Noemi Hernandez worked as a Compliance Analyst at Melio from 2020 to 2022. Before that, she was a Third Party Risk Analyst at Payoneer from 2019 to 2020. In these roles, she completed hands-on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) due diligence during account onboarding, investigations, and secondary reviews. Hernandez performed daily screenings for the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Politically Exposed Persons (PEP), and other sanctions to mitigate risk.
Background in Financial Services
Noemi Hernandez has a diverse background in financial services. She worked as a Funding Specialist at TimePayment Corp. from 2016 to 2017 and as a Loan Funding Coordinator at TEQlease Capital in 2018. Her experience includes managing funding processes and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Additionally, she has held roles in social work and administration, including serving as an Administrative Office Manager and Social Worker Supervision Program Coordinator at Kids & Families Together from 2012 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Noemi Hernandez holds a Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) from California State University-Northridge, which she completed in 2013. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from California State University-Fresno, graduating in 2011. In addition to her formal education, she has a Full Stack Web Development Certification from Free Code Camp, obtained in 2016. This combination of education provides her with a strong foundation in public administration, political science, and technical skills.
Recruitment and Team Management
In her role at Melio, Noemi Hernandez is responsible for recruiting, interviewing, and referring qualified applicants for both entry-level and professional positions. She oversees a team that focuses on compliance communication, ensuring that the team is well-equipped to handle client interactions and policy implementation. Her leadership in these areas contributes to the overall effectiveness of the compliance department.