Camila Velandia Martínez
Bogotá
Summary
Experienced Business Administration and Marketing professional with an MBA in progress in Business Analytics. Skilled in regulatory compliance, anti-money laundering, and risk management within the financial sector. Proven leadership in managing teams, data analysis, and process improvement. Strong communication skills with advanced English and intermediate Portuguese.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
AML Manager (Transaction Monitoring)
Scotiabank
07.2023 - Current
- Lead a high-performance team focused on AML compliance and financial crime detection.
- Oversaw alert management, investigations, and quality control.
- Ensured regulatory adherence and managed team performance, development, and hiring.
AML Senior Analyst
Scotiabank
12.2021 - 07.2023
- Investigated transaction alerts and unusual activity reports to identify potential money laundering or terrorist financing.
- Performed quality reviews, ensured accurate documentation, and supported management with administrative tasks.
- Delivered training and fostered a high-performance, collaborative team culture.
AML Analyst II
Scotiabank
12.2019 - 11.2021
- Performed advanced analysis of client transactions in accordance with AML and KYC policies.
- Monitored financial crime risks across EDD and Transaction Monitoring units.
- Escalated suspicious activity to key stakeholders.
- Led the design and implementation of an onboarding improvement project.
AML Analyst I
Scotiabank
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Analyzed customer alerts to identify and mitigate risks of money laundering, terrorist financing, and identity theft.
- Led a project to implement best practices that enhanced work quality.
- Recognized for exceptional performance and promoted to Senior Analyst.
Administrative/marketing advisor
CMV Inversiones SAS
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Managed financial monitoring, payroll, and database administration.
- Led marketing initiatives to boost brand visibility through social media and Facebook Ads.
- Successfully attracted over 150 new clients in one year-nearly doubling the initial goal.
Project Management Assistant
APP Saúde LDA
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Led digital marketing efforts for a new aesthetic medicine business line, strengthening brand presence on Instagram and Facebook.
- Supported commercial activities and facilitated the establishment of an international strategic alliance with a Spanish supplier of aesthetic and cosmetic equipment.
Education
MBA - Business Analytics
Carolina University
North Carolina, United States12-2025
Undergraduate in International Business Administration - Marketing
Universidad Del Rosario
03.2018
High School - International Baccalaureate Program
ASPAEN Gimnasio Iragua
Colombia07.2013
Middle School Exchange -
Howell L Watkins Middle School
01.2010
Skills
- Strong analytical and critical thinking
- Leadership and team motivation
- Adaptability in dynamic environments
- Cross-cultural collaboration
Training
- Certificate - Ending Illegal Wildlife Trade (ACAMS, 2024)
- Certificate - Fighting Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking (ACAMS, 2024)
- Course - Professional Trading and Stock Negotiation (Bolsa de Valores Colombia, 2024)
- Certificate - Financial Intelligence Specialist (University of New Haven and Manchester CF Financial Intelligence, 2020)
- Diploma - Prevention of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (Universidad de la Sabana, 2021)
- Course - Portuguese (Centro de Línguas, Cultura e Comunicação, Portimão, Portugal, 2017)
- Course - Business Finance Fundamentals (Universidad de Los Andes, 2016)
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Portuguese
Intermediate (B1)
References
- Daniel Gómez (Senior Manager AML, Scotiabank)
Daniel.gomezvasquez@scotiabank.com
+57 317 501 3012
- Carmen Mora (CEO, CMV Inversiones SAS)
cmv.inversiones.sas@gmail.com
+57 318 642 4054
Timeline
AML Manager (Transaction Monitoring)
Scotiabank
07.2023 - Current
AML Senior Analyst
Scotiabank
12.2021 - 07.2023
AML Analyst II
Scotiabank
12.2019 - 11.2021
AML Analyst I
Scotiabank
03.2019 - 12.2019
Administrative/marketing advisor
CMV Inversiones SAS
03.2018 - 03.2019
Project Management Assistant
APP Saúde LDA
08.2017 - 02.2018
Middle School Exchange -
Howell L Watkins Middle School
MBA - Business Analytics
Carolina University
Undergraduate in International Business Administration - Marketing
Universidad Del Rosario
High School - International Baccalaureate Program
ASPAEN Gimnasio Iragua
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