Esteban Pinetta
@estebanpinetta
Strategic Advisor at SISAP shaping LATAM fraud strategies and financial crime transformation for financial institutions.
GuatemalaWhat I'm looking for
At SISAP, I advise financial institutions across LATAM on digital risk and financial crime transformation, connecting executive strategy with technical implementation. I support multi-layered fraud strategies and risk frameworks that align protection with business growth, customer experience, and regulatory requirements.
As a Digital Fraud Analyst -Latam- at SISAP, I analyzed transaction ecosystems and supported clients in identifying vulnerabilities and tuning detection strategies. My work has contributed to an 85% reduction in fraud losses through end-to-end prevention system implementation, and to training regional fraud and risk teams in threat intelligence, transaction monitoring, and pattern analytics.
Earlier, at Palomo + Palomo, I advised on financial crime, AML compliance, and regulatory risk, while my work at Grupo Financiero Banrural supported compliance and financial crime response processes. I’m also an LIR Council Member at The Legal Industry Reviews, reviewing specialized legal articles and examining emerging legal and regulatory trends.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
LIR Council Member / Member of the Advisory Council
May 2026 - Present (5 months)
Strategic Responsibilities and Focus Areas
Technical Review and Arbitration:
Evaluation and peer review of specialized articles authored by in-house counsels and leading international law firms, ensuring the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and relevance for the legal sector.
Legal Trends Analysis:
Identification of emerging legal challenges, regulatory developments, and best practices sh
Strategic advisor supporting financial institutions across LATAM in the design and execution of digital risk and financial crime transformation initiatives.
Lead executive-level conversations on fraud strategy, risk orchestration, and intelligence-driven protection frameworks. Align fraud prevention capabilities with business growth, customer experience, and regulatory requirements.
Key contribu
Led multi-country fraud risk analysis and advisory initiatives across digital banking channels in LATAM, supporting institutional clients in strengthening detection strategies and operational resilience.
Collaborated with financial institutions to identify systemic vulnerabilities, optimize fraud controls, and enhance response frameworks aligned with evolving digital threats.
Key contributions:
Managed fraud detection and prevention strategies across digital financial channels, contributing to advisory engagements with banking institutions in the region.
Focused on translating transactional risk analysis into structured improvement roadmaps, enabling clients to strengthen fraud mitigation capabilities while preserving operational efficiency.
Key contributions:
• Identified digital chan
Advised private institutions on economic and financial crime matters, specializing in corporate fraud, AML compliance, and regulatory risk mitigation.
Led legal-risk assessments in complex investigations involving fraud, corruption, and financial system offenses, providing structured advisory support aligned with institutional resilience and reputational protection.
Key contributions:
• Designed
Supported regulatory compliance and financial crime response processes within a major financial institution, ensuring traceability, documentation integrity, and alignment with supervisory requirements.
Managed regulatory inquiries and coordinated responses to judicial and supervisory authorities, integrating financial data analysis with legal and compliance frameworks.
Key contributions:
• Prepa
Supported forensic and legal analysis processes within criminal investigations, contributing to structured evidence review, documentation control, and analytical case support.
Participated in multidisciplinary investigative workflows, strengthening expertise in evidentiary evaluation, case documentation, and analytical reasoning.
This early experience established a foundation in investigative ri
Legal Assistant & Litigation Support Specialist
Bufete Jurídico CERCOSA
Dec 2016 - May 2017 (5 months)
Provided legal support in civil and commercial matters, assisting in the drafting, review, and management of contracts, legal filings, and corporate documentation in accordance with client requirements and applicable regulations.
Key Responsibilities and Areas of Contribution
Contract Drafting and Legal Advisory:
Supported the preparation, review, and administration of commercial and civil contr
AML Compliance Advisor & Trainer
Consulegal
Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year)
Provided legal and regulatory advisory services on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance, supporting obligated non-financial entities in the development and implementation of compliance frameworks aligned with applicable regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities and Areas of Contribution
AML Regulatory Advisory:
Advised clients on AML regulations, compliance obligations, and risk mitigation
Supported judicial and administrative activities within the Court of Appeals, assisting magistrates and court officials in legal research, case administration, procedural documentation, and judicial record management.
Key Responsibilities and Areas of Contribution
Judicial Case Support:
Assisted court officials in the preparation of procedural resolutions, administrative orders, extensions, and
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Universidad del Valle de Guatemala
Diploma in Risk Management, Comprehensive risk management
2026 - 2026
Sumsub
Business Verification Advanced
May 2026
Superintendencia de Bancos (SIB)
Programa de Capacitación sobre Ciberseguridad
May 2025
ACAMS
The Assembly Hollywood -Certificate of Participation-
Apr 2025
Alison
Fraud Detection and Prevention
Mar 2024
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Fraud Prevention (Certificate Program)
May 2024
Financial Crime Academy
Certified Anti-Financial Crime Professional (CFCP)
Jul 2024
mb&l Consultores
Clínica de Ciclo Continuo de Ventas #804
Apr 2024
Alison
Cyber Security Best Practices and Standards
Mar 2024
Superintendencia de Bancos (SIB)
Programa de Capacitación sobre Prevención de Lavado de Dinero, Financiamiento del Terrorismo y de la
May 2024
Financial Crime Academy
Certificate in Anti-Financial Crime Compliance
Jun 2024
Financial Crime Academy
Certificate in Anti Bribery and Corruption
Jul 2024
Financial Crime Academy
Certificate in Behavioural Fraud Detection and Analytics
Jul 2024
Financial Crime Academy
Certificate in Countering Illegal Wildlife Trade
Jul 2024
Financial Crime Academy
Certificate in Cryptoasset Financial Crime Compliance
Jun 2024
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Anti-Fraud Fundamentals Certificate
Jun 2024
Financial Crime Academy
Certificate in Advanced Techniques in Sanctions Screening and Monitoring
Jun 2024
EF Standard English Test (EF SET)
EF SET Certificate
Nov 2022
Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala y Universidad de Valencia
Diplomado en Derecho Penal, Derecho Penal
2020 - 2020
Centro de Estudios y Formación Criminalística
Introducción a la Escena del Crimen, Criminalística
2019 - 2019
Red Internacional de Criminología y Global Forensic Alliance
Seminario en Psicología de la Mentira y Perfilación Criminal, Psicología y Criminología
2018 - 2018
Colegio Mexicano de Ciencias Forenses A.C.
Diplomado Internacional Especializado en Perfilación Criminal, Investigación Criminal y Elaboración de Perfiles Criminales
2017 - 2018
Universidad Mariano Gálvez
Licenciatura, Ciencias Jurídicas y Sociales
2012 - 2017
Universidad de Castilla y León / IAEU
Introducción a la técnica del perfil criminal, Criminología
2017 - 2017
Universidad Rafael Landívar
Participación en Jornadas de Criminalística, Criminalística
2013 - 2013
ACAMS
Certified Anti-Fraud Specialist (CAFS) - In Progress
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