Claudia Maldonado Ll.m, Cams, Cfcs

Claudia Maldonado, LL.M, CAMS, CFCS has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Claudia most recently held the position of Chief Compliance Officer at InterCambio Express, Inc. starting in September 2021. Claudia is responsible for overseeing the compliance operations of the company.

Prior to their current role, Claudia served as the Executive Board Member - Membership Director at ACAMS Greater Phoenix Chapter starting in June 2022. In this position, they play a key role in managing the membership and contributing to the chapter's success.

From September 2020 to September 2021, they worked at USAA as part of the Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Compliance team. In this role, they were responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and policies.

Before joining USAA, they held the position of VP, Central Risk and Controls Office at MUFG from May 2020 to September 2020. In this role, they focused on risk management and control initiatives.

Claudia acquired extensive experience in compliance and risk management during their tenure at Western Union, where they worked as Director, Global Compliance from January 2005 to the present. In this position, they were responsible for overseeing global compliance efforts across the organization.

Prior to joining Western Union, Claudia worked at IDB Bank as a BSA Officer from July 2002 to January 2005. Claudia was responsible for ensuring compliance with Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) regulations.

Claudia'scareer in the financial industry began in August 2000 at Ria Money Transfer, where they worked as a Staff Attorney until July 2002. In this role, they provided legal expertise and support to the organization.

Throughout their career, Claudia has consistently demonstrated their expertise in compliance, risk management, and anti-money laundering efforts across various organizations in the financial industry.

Claudia Maldonado, LL.M, CAMS, CFCS has a strong educational background in law and foreign affairs. Claudia obtained their LL.M degree in Law from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Prior to that, they earned their LL.B degree in Law from Tecnológico de Monterrey. Additionally, Claudia has pursued studies in Foreign Affairs at Universidad Pontificia Comillas.

In addition to their educational achievements, Claudia holds two significant certifications. Claudia obtained the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification from ACAMS in July 2003. Claudia later obtained the Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS) certification from the Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists in September 2016. These certifications highlight their expertise and dedication to combating financial crimes.