Paula Barnes

Paula Barnes, CAMS, currently serves as Regional Compliance Senior Manager at Pomelo since October 2021, where leadership of the LATAM Compliance team focuses on enhancing compliance practices and supporting team development. Previously, Paula held the position of Fintech Compliance Supervisor at Mercado Libre from December 2019 to September 2021, managing regulatory reports and audits. Paula's career at HSBC spanned a decade, starting as an Operations Analyst and progressing to Local Compliance Officer, providing critical advice on anti-money laundering and sanctions. Early career experience included an administrative role at Forever Living Products. Paula holds multiple degrees, including a Bachelor's in Administration from the University of Buenos Aires and various master's degrees in finance from esteemed institutions, complemented by specialized training in financial crime prevention.