Julio Pinilla
Risk Advisory Services Manager

Julio Pinilla is a Consultant and Internal Auditor for Risk Advisory services (Consulting and Assurance) related to Corporate Governance, Comprehensive Risk Management, Internal Audit, Compliance, Ethics Management, Information Technology, Specialized Services, and Forensics.

He is responsible for the development and supervision of outsourced internal audit work for the firm's clients. With over 10 years of experience, he has developed and executed the practice of internal audit with a focus on risk considerations aligned with the requirements and best practices issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) through the International Framework for the Practice of Internal Auditing in risk assessments and execution of internal control tests under the COSO - ERM Framework. Additionally, he has experience in banking mainly in compliance, controller, and operations areas.

His experience in internal audit projects has been mainly focused on corporations and multinational companies, as well as in the banking sector. In terms of process improvement and internal control, he has relevant experience in designing policies, control procedures, and process flowcharts.

Additionally, he has experience leading and conducting internal investigations, forensic investigations, due diligence investigations, and anti-money laundering investigations. He conducts independent assessments (AML) in accordance with article 45 of Law 23 (Prevention of Money Laundering) for some of the main regulated entities in Panama.

Academic Profile

  • Certification in Anti-Money Laundering (AMLCA) from the Florida International Bankers Association (FIBA).
  • Certification as an Authorized Fraud Examiner (EFA).
  • Bachelor's degree in Banking and Finance and International Business.
  • Diploma in Finance.
  • Diploma in Management Audit.

Industries

  • Banks
  • Trust Companies
  • Financial Institutions
  • Leasing
  • Securities
  • Cooperatives
  • Lawyers / Corporate Firms / Corporate Services
  • Real Estate, Construction, Property
  • Automotive
  • Free Trade Zones and Special Regimes
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Hospital
  • Energy
  • Media
  • Administration of Pension and Severance Funds