Giancarlo Fernandez possesses extensive experience in compliance and operational roles within the financial sector, having worked at notable institutions such as BBVA, Northeast Securities, Citi, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Natixis Bleichroeder, Bloomberg LP, and First Eagle Investment Management. Currently at BBVA since March 2014, Giancarlo has held titles in Global Economic & Trade Sanctions and BSA AML/CFT Compliance. Previous positions include AML Compliance at Northeast Securities and Agency and Trust Operations at Citi. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance and Business Administration from Saint John's University, along with several professional certifications in financial forensics, fraud investigation, and anti-money laundering from organizations such as ACFCS, GARP, ACFE, and ACAMS.