Raúl De La Espriella
Miami,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented and analytical professional with experience in compliance management, risk analysis, and regulatory adherence across multiple industries. Proven track record in managing KYC processes, BSA/AML investigations, policy development, and financial forensics. Skilled in creating compliance programs, performing internal audits, and ensuring organizational adherence to federal and state regulations. Strong data analysis capabilities using Excel (Power Query, VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) and other industry-specific tools. Fluent in Spanish and committed to continuous improvement in compliance standards and risk management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Consultant- Cyber Risk and Regulation
PricewaterhouseCoopers
03.2022 - Current
- AML/BSA, OFAC, TILA, Reg Z, FCRA, UDAAP, FTC, and internal audit processes
- Risk Management: KRI testing, ERM control testing lead including walkthroughs, risk appetite assessment
- Data Analytics & Reporting QC Team Lead and instructor in: Power Query, Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, Power BI, Tableau
- Compliance Management officer in charge of: Policy development, training, monitoring, contract adherence, vendor compliance
- Technical Tools: LexisNexis, SharePoint, QuickBooks
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail, organization, and adherence to deadlines.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing tailored solutions and recommendations for their business needs.
- Delivered high-quality presentations showcasing key findings and recommendations to both internal stakeholders and clients.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to devise effective strategies and action plans for clients'' businesses.
- Evaluated diverse organizational systems to identify workflow, communication, and resource utilization issues.
- Reviewed internal systems and organized training plans to address areas in need of improvement.
- Helped team of 15 lead consultants optimize efficiency of current systems by conducting training sessions
- Mentored junior team members, sharing expertise, knowledge, and best practices to enhance overall team performance.
- Led various projects under guidance and supervision of chief consultant.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
Compliance Analyst
Biz2Credit
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted the Chief Compliance Officer in implementing compliance management systems, including creating call monitoring policies, marketing compliance procedures, and AML/BSA training
- Developed and maintained LexisNexis/State Net regulations tracking and ensured adherence to FCRA, OFAC, Fraud Prevention, FTC, and Reg B
- Created contract tracking systems and ensured due diligence for vendor contracts, marketing materials, and bills for a small business marketplace lender
- Drafted new disclosure agreements for California and New York TILA compliance, with plans for expansion to other states
Financial Forensics Analyst
Guidehouse, LLC
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Conducted AML/BSA investigations for fraud using CLEAR, LexisNexis, and internal investigation tools to analyze SAR reports and distinguish between true fraud and false positives
Operations Officer
Earl Hall Center for Religious Life
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: Columbia University’s events
- Led project management for large-scale events, ensuring smooth coordination between departments and vendors for Columbia University’s events from 10 to 200
- Supervised a team of 12, providing training and managing tasks, performance, and discipline
- Columbia University’s events
Program Coordinator, Spanish TASC/GED
Community Impact, Columbia
01.2016 - 08.2018
- Overhauled program structure to include certified/experienced volunteer instructors, resulting in a decreased exam failure rate and increased student certification
- Revamped curriculum to improve TASC/GED test preparation, increasing student retention by 40%
- Month end and period end full cycle accounting reporting, plus QuickBooks reconciliation and accounting lead on two major audits
- Training student workers on payroll and accounting
Co-Founder & President
ALPFA Professional Organization, Columbia Chapter
01.2017 - Current
- Company Overview: Nationwide organization of Latin Professionals
- Co-founded Columbia chapter of Nationwide organization of Latin Professionals with 45 members our first semester
- Nationwide organization of Latin Professionals
Dean’s Discipline Student
Student Conduct & Community Standards, Columbia
08.2019
- Chosen by Columbia Program’s Dean’s Office to conduct discipline & restoration process with students before their trials
Education
MBA -
Boston University School of Business
Miami, FL02.2025
M.A. - Fiction Writing
Johns Hopkins University
New York, NY12.2023
B.S. - Creative Writing Major | Spanish Minor
Columbia University
New York, NY05.2020
Skills
- QuickBooks
- Power BI
- Tableau
- LexisNexis
- SharePoint
- Advanced Excel functions
- Pivot tables and charts
Professional Organizations
- ALPFA Professional Organization, Columbia Chapter, Co-Founder & President, 01/01/17, Present, New York, NY
- Student Conduct & Community Standards, Columbia, Dean’s Discipline Student, 08/01/19, Present, New York, NY
Affiliations
- ALPFA
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Rugby
Cycling
Timeline
Associate Consultant- Cyber Risk and Regulation
PricewaterhouseCoopers
03.2022 - Current
Compliance Analyst
Biz2Credit
05.2021 - 03.2022
Financial Forensics Analyst
Guidehouse, LLC
01.2021 - 05.2021
Dean’s Discipline Student
Student Conduct & Community Standards, Columbia
08.2019
Operations Officer
Earl Hall Center for Religious Life
08.2018 - 01.2021
Co-Founder & President
ALPFA Professional Organization, Columbia Chapter
01.2017 - Current
Program Coordinator, Spanish TASC/GED
Community Impact, Columbia
01.2016 - 08.2018
M.A. - Fiction Writing
Johns Hopkins University
B.S. - Creative Writing Major | Spanish Minor
Columbia University
MBA -
Boston University School of Business
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