Mario Gabriel de Castro Ll.m.

Mario Gabriel de Castro, LL.M. has extensive work experience in the field of compliance and risk management. Mario Gabriel held the position of Chief Compliance Officer at Waystone, starting in 2023. Prior to that, they worked as a Conducting Officer responsible for Compliance at MV Credit from March 2023 to August 2023. From September 2020 to March 2023, they served as the Chief Compliance and Risk Officer at Alfa Asset Management (Europe) S.A. Before that, they were the Chief Compliance Officer at HMS LUX from July 2016 to August 2020.

Mario also gained experience as a Compliance and Legal Officer at Mora Asset Management Luxembourg S.A. from November 2015 to June 2016. Mario Gabriel started their career at Ipes (Luxembourg) S.A. in October 2013 as a Compliance Officer, where they were responsible for the compliance function and the design and implementation of compliance procedures.

Before joining Ipes, Mario worked as an Independent Compliance Consultant, where they provided expertise in the development and implementation of compliance policies and procedures. Mario Gabriel also gained experience as a Third-Party Relationship Manager at AXA Funds Management from April 2012 to June 2013, focusing on compliance policies for asset management companies.

Mario began their career at RBC Dexia Investors Services in July 2011, where they served as Chargé d'études juridiques, providing legal support for the incorporation of private equity and hedge funds. Prior to that, they worked as a Client Service Representative at Brown Brothers Harriman from September 2008 to July 2011, overseeing real estate investment fund custody and compliance activities.

Overall, Mario Gabriel de Castro, LL.M. has a comprehensive background in compliance and risk management, holding various leadership roles in reputable financial institutions.

Mario Gabriel de Castro, LL.M. obtained a Bachelor's degree in Law from the Faculty of Law of the University Lusíada of Oporto, Portugal in the years 2000-2006. Mario Gabriel then pursued a Masters Dpt. in Contracts Law and Consumers' Law at the Faculty of Law of the University of Coimbra, Portugal from 2006-2007. In 2007-2008, they attended the Europa Institut, where they earned an LL.M. degree in European Economic Law and WTO Law. There is no information available regarding any education at FCNAUP.