Carolina R. serves as Senior Vice President, Compliance Officer at Cypress Bank & Trust and brings more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. A seasoned compliance professional and former banking regulator, Carolina offers deep expertise in audit, financial crimes, consumer compliance, and enterprise-wide risk management.
In her role at Cypress, Carolina leads the Bank’s anti-money laundering (AML) and compliance programs, ensuring strong governance, regulatory adherence, and a proactive approach to risk management. She has successfully built and managed effective compliance programs for both community banks and institutions with national footprints.
Carolina holds a degree in International Business and Finance from Northeastern University and is actively engaged in the broader banking community. She is involved with the Central Florida Compliance Association, the Florida Bankers Association. Carolina is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).