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Noelia Cornejo

@noeliacornejo

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Experienced Lawyer and Compliance Professional specializing in financial crimes.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters compliance excellence and offers growth opportunities.

I am a seasoned Lawyer and Compliance Professional with extensive experience in financial crimes, data governance, and risk management. My career has been marked by a strong commitment to ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing governance frameworks across various enterprises. I have successfully led training initiatives and implemented effective governance strategies that have significantly improved operational efficiency and compliance adherence.

Throughout my tenure at TD Bank and Scotiabank, I have conducted thorough risk assessments, facilitated staff training on data handling, and designed innovative tools to measure compliance. My ability to synthesize and analyze complex data has allowed me to identify emerging risks and develop mitigation strategies, resulting in a proven track record of reducing audit issues and enhancing data governance standards. I am passionate about leveraging my expertise to drive compliance and governance excellence in any organization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Data Governance Specialist

TD Bank

Jul 2024 - Aug 2024 (1 month)

Conducts risk assessments in data privacy, guides compliance with data governance regulations, facilitates staff training, and serves as the key contact for data privacy matters. Conducts Data Quality and Privacy Impact Assessments to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.

Data Governance Risk Assessment Compliance Data Privacy Data Quality Facilitation Privacy Impact Assessment Data Management Regulatory Compliance Data Protection

Senior Manager, Enterprise Data Governance

Scotiabank

May 2023 - May 2024 (11 months)

Championed data governance standards, remediated audit issues, designed dashboards in Power BI and Tableau, and led training initiatives across the bank. Achieved significant improvements in compliance and reduced error rates.

Data Governance Audit Power BI Tableau Training Compliance Dashboard Design Risk Management Regulatory Compliance Data Management

Senior Manager, Global Sanctions & Screening

Scotiabank

May 2020 - May 2023 (2 years 11 months)

Revamped Global Sanctions Policies, conducted risk evaluations, and supported stakeholders in policy implementation. Developed a regulatory change management framework and led training initiatives.

Sanctions Risks Risk Management Policy Development Regulatory Training Compliance Management Stakeholder Engagement

Senior Manager, AML/ATF Risk Assessments

Scotiabank

May 2019 - May 2020 (1 year)

Executed AML risk assessments, maintained knowledge of regulatory requirements, and identified emerging issues. Synthesized data to provide insights on AML risks.

AML Risk Assessment Regulatory Compliance Data Risk Management

Director of Compliance

NewEnergyVentures, Inc

May 2018 - Oct 2018 (5 months)

Designed and implemented compliance processes for U.S.-Canada cross-border transactions, ensuring alignment with regulations. Acted as primary contact for external counsel.

Compliance Management Risk Management Policy Development Implementation Stakeholder Engagement Regulatory Compliance Project Management

Senior Project Manager

SkyPower Global

Mar 2013 - May 2018 (5 years 2 months)

Led a diverse team in project implementation, managed risk for multiple projects, and reviewed key agreements to mitigate financial risks, achieving significant cost savings.

Project Management Risk Management Team Leadership Financial Analysis Stakeholder Engagement Contract Review Compliance Strategic Planning Process Improvement

Legal Consultant

United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

May 2011 - Nov 2011 (6 months)

Analyzed regulations on agricultural and environmental law, collaborated with ministries to develop disaster risk management plans, and reviewed legislation.

Law Agriculture Review Collaboration Risk Management Regulatory Compliance Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Seneca College

Certificate, Business Analytics

Completed a Certificate in Business Analytics, focusing on data analysis and business intelligence techniques.

Seneca College

Certificate, Risk Management

Completed a Certificate in Risk Management, emphasizing the identification and management of risks in various sectors.

University of Toronto

Master in Laws, Law

Earned a Master in Laws (LL.M.) in Canadian Common Law, focusing on the principles and applications of Canadian legal systems.

Columbia University

Master in International Affairs, International Affairs

Completed a Master in International Affairs with a focus on International Affairs and Human Rights, exploring global governance and human rights issues.