ABOUT US

Ricardo Gomez, CAMS
Manager, Anti-Money Laundering Services

Working from IPSA International's Miami/Latin America Office, Ricardo manages the region's Anti-Money Laundering Practice providing compliance and related consulting services to the financial services industry with an emphasis on compliance audits, risk assessments, and Know-Your-Customer solutions. Ricardo joined IPSA in April, 2007.

Experience and Expertise

Ricardo began his career with the Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs in Mexico City, where he assisted the Legal Consul of the Bilateral and Multilateral Department in the negotiation and preparation of international treaties signed by Mexico. From 1998 to 2001, Ricardo practiced criminal law with one of the most recognized law firms in Mexico. Subsequently, Ricardo worked for the accounting firm of Chevez, Ruiz, Zamarripa y Cia. where he specialized in international trade and customs.

In 2004, Ricardo moved to Miami, Florida to complete a Masters of Law at the University of Miami. He then began working in the BSA/AML compliance field as Chief Compliance Officer for two money transmitters in the U.S. In this role, he was responsible for ensuring that the institutions were compliant with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations. He also acted as corporate representative during on-site visits coordinated by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and the Asia Pacific Group on Money Laundering to evaluate U.S. compliance standards. Ricardo also coordinated and designed BSA/AML training protocols for management, employees, and more than 900 independent agents.

Ricardo has interfaced with various U.S. government agencies such as Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and state banking regulators.

Education

• Law Degree, Escuela Libre de Derecho, A.C., Mexico City
• LL.M. in Comparative Law, University of Miami

Affiliations

• Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists
• South Florida Group of Regional Counsels