Hugo Ramirez

Hugo Ramirez, MF, CRMA, CRVPM II, currently serves as SVP Audit Responsible for Governance, Operational Risk & TPRM at BBVA US Operations in New York City since August 2021. With extensive experience at BBVA in various leadership roles including SVP Director of Corporate Assurance and VP Head of Fraud Audit Division, key accomplishments include leading internal audit engagements within an Agile framework, establishing a high-performing forensic audit division, and overseeing significant operational risk assessments and vendor management audits. Prior experience includes roles as Chief Audit Executive at Oriental Bank and BBVA Bancomer USA, as well as significant contributions in compliance risk assessment and anti-money laundering initiatives during a tenure in Mexico. Hugo Ramirez holds a Master's degree in Finance from Universidad de Guadalajara and several other academic qualifications in business and leadership.