Lara Barbuto

Lara Barbuto has a diverse work experience in compliance and risk management. Lara is currently working as the Group Deputy Chief Compliance Officer at OpenPayd since July 2021. Before that, they served as the Head of Compliance and MLRO at Openpayd Financial Services Malta Ltd from November 2020 to July 2021. Prior to that, they held the role of Head of Compliance and MLRO at One Casino from June 2019 to October 2020. From October 2018 to May 2019, Lara was the Head of Compliance & MLRO at Insignia Cards Limited. Lara also worked as a Compliance Manager at Insignia Cards Ltd. from April 2015 to May 2019.

Earlier in their career, Lara worked as an Insurance Manager at Abacus Risk Management Services PCC Ltd from January 2001 to April 2015. Prior to that, they had various roles at GasanMamo Insurance Ltd., including Compliance Executive, Department Administrator, and Claims Handler. Lara started their career as a Claims Handler at Laferla Insurance Agency Limited from January 2000 to April 2001.

Lara Barbuto's education history starts in 1986 when they attended St. Dorothy's Convent. Lara later attended GF Abela Junior College from 1998 to 2000, but the specific field of study or degree obtained is not provided. In 2003, Lara enrolled at the University of Malta and completed a Diploma in Management Studies in 2006. Lara continued their education at the same university and obtained a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree, the specific field of study for which is not mentioned, in 2009. Additionally, Lara pursued specialized training in the field of insurance. Lara attended The Chartered Insurance Institute from 2008 to 2011, earning an Advanced Diploma in Insurance. During the same period, they also completed a Diploma in Financial Services and Insurance Compliance at the Malta International Training Centre from 2008 to 2009.