Mario Eduardo García Cruz
PLD/AML & Risk expert with 15+ years’ leadership in financial compliance.
Tlalnepantla, Edo.
Full time
Hybrid
Professional with over 15 years in the financial sector, specialized in Anti-Money Laundering (AML/PLD), fraud prevention, risk management, and regulatory...
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My Career Journey
1/4
Scotiabank
Gerente de Operaciones en Prevención de Lavado de Dinero
Jan 2015 - Jan 2026 | 11y
Led a specialized team of 15 in AML/PLD, setting objectives to ensure efficiency and quality. Supervised risk-based monitoring, alert investigation, and compliance with performance indicators. Directed...
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Scotiabank
Analista Jr. en Prevención de Fraudes
Jan 2012 - Jan 2015 | 3y
Monitored and analyzed credit, debit, and electronic transfer transactions to detect and investigate fraud. Identified alert patterns and managed account reviews for atypical activities. Prepared confirmed...
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Grupo Financiero HSBC
Gestor de cobranza telefónico
Jan 2008 - Jan 2012 | 4y
Managed overdue portfolio with predictive systems, administered databases for account follow-up, handled various credit types, and liaised with legal and collection teams to support recovery processes...
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TELCEL (MULTICOM MEXICANA SA. DE C.V.)
Supervisor de cadenas comerciales
Jan 2007 - Jan 2008 | 1y
Supervised staff and operations for retail chains, prepared sales and inventory reports, coordinated logistics, managed incentive programs, participated in recruitment and training, and developed operational...
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Training And Development
Risk Mindset
Investigation
Analytical Skills
Most proud of (2/3)
1st
Reconfigured AML business rules and calibrated detection scenarios, drastically cutting false positives and refocusing the team on real risk
2nd
Led a 15-person AML operations team at Scotiabank (2015–2026), strengthening controls and optimizing processes to reduce risk
Career Highlights
1/1
Operations Manager, AML — Scotiabank (2015–2026)
Established continuous‑improvement rhythm for the AML team
Mexico City, MX,
In that role I introduced weekly improvement meetings and new work alternatives to support the...
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My values
Accountability
Continuous Learning
Teamwork
Education
Maestría en Administración de Riesgos
Ongoing
Licenciatura en Administración de Empresas
Ongoing
Language(s) I speak
Spanish
Fluent