Irene Aguilar

Compliance and Legal Manager- Demonstrated strengths in the areas of analyzing and leading, will ensure that 
appropriate Due Diligence processes are enacted in an efficient and risk-focused manner in compliance with BSA/ AML 
& CFT regulations in the US and the EU. A multicultural and multilingual regulatory attorney licensed to practice in Spain 
and Argentina with knowledge and expertise in compliance and regulatory risks faced by Banks and Fintechs conducting business globally. Dual citizenship: Spain and US.
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AML Compliance Manager- SOLARISBANK AG, Madrid, Spain
Responsible for building up and structuring the local AML Compliance function in line with local regulations under the 
freedom to provide services and the right of establishment of the parent company based in Germany. Oversight on 
policies and procedures and the overall regulatory framework in Spain under PSD2. Contact point for Bank of Spain and 
SEPBLAC. (April 2021 to Present.)
Compliance and Legal Lead Europe- AZA, Madrid, Spain
Responsible for ensuring regulatory and legal compliance of our Bank of Spain’s license as a Payment Service Provider. 
Leads the reporting to the regulator (SEPBLAC) and the external AML audit report. Liaises with the Bank of Spain and 
SEPBLAC providing the documentation requested. Reviews internal policies and procedures implementing appropriate 
measures to ensure compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Countering Terrorist Financing (CFT), and Know 
Your Customer (KYC) regulations. Member of the Internal Control Body (OCI) reporting to SEPBLAC. (August 2019 to 
April 2021) 
AML Case Associate- KPMG, New York, NY
Responsible for conducting detailed investigations of Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) related to money laundering, 
terrorist financing, and BSA violations according to federal and state laws. An AML Look Back project within the Financial 
Crimes Team. (April 2019 to June 2019
Enhanced Due Diligence Associate- ERNST & YOUNG, New York, NY
Investigated the source of funds and wealth of beneficial owners in High-Risk jurisdictions to prevent Financial Crime 
and mitigate risk in a Remediation project for an international bank. Ongoing short-term project. (January 2019 to 
February 2019)
KYC Onboarder- JP MORGAN, New York, NY
Performed Customer Due Diligence for Private Banking clients (high net worth individuals and companies) to satisfy 
BSA/AML Compliance requirements and Quality Control reviews. Owned the Onboarding process for existing and 
prospective clients based in Latin America region, including Periodic Reviews and New Account Openings. Participated 
in Remediation and Quality Assurance Processes ensuring compliance with regulatory expectations. (March 2018 to 
December 2018) 
AML Alert Analyst ERNST & YOUNG, New York, NY
Researched, documented and analyzed potentially suspicious financial activity on an AML Look Back project for a large 
international financial institution, identifying PEP, Negative News screening, OFAC Sanctioned countries, transactions 
monitoring, writing dispositions and escalating when necessary (SARs). Became a member of 3 SWAT Teams, 
participated in escalations for the Case Team, translated for differential hubs and won an Efficiency Award. Actimize experience. (September 2017 to March 2018) 

Legal Document Reviewer- ERNST &YOUNG, New York, NY
Reviewed documents in Spanish for a project to identify potential antitrust case for a multinational company through 
eDiscovery to support litigation proceedings. (August 2017) 
Legal Document Reviewer- DE NOVO LEGAL/ EPIQ eDISCOVERY SOLUTIONS, New York, NY
Conducted research and identified flaws, impacts and dependencies on Personal Information Breach for a Law Firm’s 
project in compliance with US regulations. (June to August 2017)
Compliance Specialist- RIVERA LAW FIRM, Miami, Florida
Responsible for adherence to firm policies and procedures, implementing an Action Plan reassuring good Corporate 
Governance of the Firm. (2014-2017)
Legal Consultant- GOTOBRAND, Miami, Florida
Advised on Intellectual Property Rights and Obligations, writing Intellectual Property Assignment Agreements (2014)
International Trade Compliance Specialist- AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, Barcelona, Spain
Export Controls and Global Trade: Responsible for adherence to company policies and procedures, responding to 
complex inquiries regarding contract obligations, identifying risks and suggesting alternatives that lead to the best 
solution. (2011-2013) 
Project Manager- INFONOMIA, Barcelona, Spain
Lead the creation of a network of innovation companies to foster projects with the European Commission and European
multinational companies, inside the framework of Infonomia's internationalization process. (2009-2011) 
Business Consultant- DAMI INTERNATIONAL, Houston, Texas
Responsible for promoting business alliances between US and Spanish companies to facilitate international trade. 
Facilitated extensive networking between the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and DAMI International, 
increasing its base of potential business partners. (2008-2009) 
Attorney- PASTORIZA & EVINER LAW FIRM, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Responsible for providing expert counsel in Civil and Commercial law cases related to the Southern Cone Market, such 
as antidumping cases between Argentine and Brazilian companies. (2007-2008) 
Intern- EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT and EUROPEAN COMMISSION, Brussels, Belgium (2007)

Licenciada en derecho por la Universidad de Barcelona