Arturo Garcia de Las Heras

Arturo Garcia de las Heras holds significant expertise in compliance, control assurance, and regulatory affairs within the financial services sector. Currently serving as the Global Head of Investment Bank Controls Assurance and Global Assurance Services Lead at Barclays since August 2023, Arturo is responsible for coordinating the Annual Planning Cycle for Controls Assurance and monitoring service delivery KPIs. Previously, Arturo held various senior roles, including Director of Compliance Testing for Global Markets at Deutsche Bank, EMEA Head of Regulatory Competence at Wells Fargo, and Director of UK Independent Management Testing at UBS. Career foundations were established at Northern Trust, Citi Group, and Ernst & Young, with extensive experience in internal audit and consulting. Educational credentials include certifications as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), a degree in Tax Law and Fiscal Advising, and a Bachelor’s in Economic Sciences.