Professional Experience

Sofía currently heads the firm’s Finance and Securities Division. A legal professional, she has more than 10 years of experience in regulatory compliance within the financial sector and securities market. She specializes in managing policies and procedures in these areas.  She is also an expert in identifying and mitigating risks, as well as in ensuring compliance with current regulations and standards. Her professional excellence is highlighted by her natural aptitude for team leadership and project management. She possesses excellent communication and problem-solving skills, as well as expertise in planning, implementing, and monitoring sustainable strategies for the development of organizations and their clients.

Academic Background

Ph.D. in Law and Social Sciences from the Law School of the University of the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; Master’s degree in Business Law from the University of San Andrés; Specialist Studies in Regulatory Compliance from the University of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, and from the IAE Business School, Austral University, Argentina. Certified as a FIBA Anti-Money Laundering Certified Associate (AMLCA) and an ECI Leading Professional in Ethics & Compliance (LPEC). She spoke at a major event at Le Bibló titled “Wealth Management: Future and Trends.”for the financial sector on BCU inspections.

She recently taught a course at a research seminar for master’s students in banking, finance, and insurance law at the University of San Carlos in Guatemala (USAC).

Languages‍

Spanish and English.

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