About Clara
Highly accomplished Compliance professional with over 20 years of experience evolving within leading international financial and banking institutions. Proven expertise across a broad range of compliance matters, including AML-CFT & sanctions, MIFID, market abuse, finance and asset management regulations.
Recently, as a freelance consultant, I've further developed my strategic vision and autonomy, notably in asset management regulatory function and AML-CFT, but also in charity activity. Seeking a challenging role where I can leverage my deep regulatory knowledge and ability to drive compliance excellence within a dynamic banking and financial environment.
French
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Can work on-site
Paris (up to 50km)
Experience
- Azoury ConseilCompliance and Internal Control AdvisoryBANKING AND INSURANCEJanuary 2023 - Today (3 years and 5 months)Paris, France
- Provide external compliance and internal control counsel to a French management company, optimizing annual control plans, preparing comprehensive regulatory reports, drafting/updating internal policies and procedures, and developing new AML tools
- Manage an endowment charity fund, establishing its governance framework and conducting its activities
- Industrial and Commercial Bank of ChinaHead of Legal &Compliance DepartmentBANKING AND INSURANCESeptember 2016 - December 2022 (6 years and 3 months)Paris, France
- Successfully established and led the Legal and Compliance Department (6 FTE) from inception
- Designed and implemented comprehensive compliance policies and procedures (AML & Sanctions, Anti-bribery, MIFID/MAD-MAR, GDPR), ensuring full regulatory adherence
- Managed all interactions with local Regulators (ACPR/AMF) and served as the designated TRACFIN correspondent
- Implemented robust compliance permanent controls for AML and Sanctions, including KYC, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring
- Developed and delivered comprehensive compliance training programs, enhancing staff awareness
- Oversaw all legal matters, including reviews, coordination with law firms, and legal/regulatory watch
- Actively participated in professional organizations (FBF/OCBF), contributing to implement best practices
- Credit Suisse FranceSenior Compliance Manager (PB and IB divisions)BANKING AND INSURANCEJanuary 2008 - January 2016 (8 years)Paris, France
- Led Compliance monitoring for Private Banking and CS Securities divisions
- Managed Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions oversight (TRACFIN Correspondent)
- Oversaw MIFID-related monitoring (client categorization, S&A tests, transaction reporting)
- Implemented market abuse prevention measures
- Provided expert advice and monitoring on cross-border issues
- Reviewed marketing materials for compliance (e.g., structured products)
- Managed client claims effectively
- Ensured timely management of internal and regulatory reports
- As DPO, ensured compliance with data protection requirements (processing, transfers)
- Developed and delivered extensive compliance training programs (induction, AML, general compliance)
- Conducted continuous legal and regulatory watch
- Actively engaged with professional organizations (FBF/OCBF/AMAFI)
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Education
- MaitriseParis II2002Maitrise de droit des affaires et fiscalité
- Ecole de commerceAudencia2003