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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Max Rodríguez Gamboa

Senior Compliance Officer | Risk Management & Regulatory Affairs
EL Guarco,Cartago
Max Rodríguez Gamboa

Summary

Dynamic legal professional with a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) and a specialization in Corporate Legal Compliance, offering over 8 years of expertise in navigating Costa Rican and U.S. regulatory landscapes. Proficient in regulatory frameworks, risk management, and policy compliance, with a proven ability to leverage analytical skills for assessing and mitigating legal risks to ensure organizational adherence to applicable laws. Demonstrates strong command of compliance program development and implementation, effectively fostering a culture of ethical behavior and accountability within organizations. Bilingual capabilities enhance communication and collaboration across diverse teams and stakeholders.

Overview

13
years of professional experience
4
Certifications

Work History

The Matian Firm, APC

Legal Compliance Specialist (Auditor)
10.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Ensured compliance in immigration and legal processes (Evidence requirements, Notices of Intent to Deny, biometrics, consular processes, status adjustments, naturalizations, and asylum cases).
  • Conducted daily document reviews, risk assessments, and compliance audits.
  • Reviewed contracts, ensured adherence, and coordinated with the sales department for next steps.
  • Prepared clients for consular and USCIS interviews.
  • Implemented compliance policies and contractual control workflows, reducing errors by 20%. CLM entire process /KYC/AML/IP implementation.
  • Conducted regular audits on company processes, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring continued legal compliance.
  • Collaborated with management to develop risk mitigation strategies, resulting in a more secure organizational framework.
  • Facilitated effective communication between departments regarding relevant legal matters, promoting a cohesive approach to compliance efforts.
  • Advised senior leadership on potential legal ramifications of business decisions, aiding informed decision-making processes.
  • Enhanced transparency by monitoring internal practices and promptly addressing any deviations from established protocols.
  • Reduced legal risk exposure through proactive identification of potential compliance issues and efficient problemsolving.
  • Managed multiple concurrent audit engagements, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
  • Planned and executed follow-up audits at appropriate intervals.

McDonald Worley Attorneys at Law

Paralegal
04.2024 - 08.2024

Job overview

  • Analyzed medical and legal records to prepare trial cases.
  • Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
  • Streamlined communication between clients and legal staff by managing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
  • Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by providing training and guidance to junior paralegals or interns as needed.
  • Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
  • Drafted legal documents and performed supporting research.
  • Collaborated in reviewing contracts and service agreements, accelerating trial preparation.
  • Designed a workflow control system between the Intake Department and case analysis team.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.

Alonso & Alonso Attorneys at Law, PLLC

Deadlines Team Leader
03.2023 - 04.2024

Job overview

  • Managed deadlines in immigration and litigation cases (RFEs, NOIDs, Motions, FOIA, Asylum, T/U Visas).
  • Implemented deadline control and compliance tracking systems.
  • Coordinated preparation for consular and naturalization interviews.
  • Built, trained, and supervised a team of 6 legal assistants, increasing deadline compliance from 70% to 95%.
  • Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
  • Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
  • Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
  • Evaluated team member performance against established objectives during regular reviews, offering praise for achievements or identifying areas requiring further development.
  • Promoted culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback from all organizational levels and implementing actionable changes.
  • Improved operational workflows, enabling team to handle increased workloads without compromising quality.
  • Developed risk management plans, minimizing potential project disruptions and ensuring timely delivery.
  • Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.

Bank of America

Fraud Protection Team Leader
03.2013 - 06.2016

Job overview

  • Supervised and trained a 12-member team in fraud prevention and detection.
  • Developed anti-fraud strategies and investigations to optimize workflow.
  • Prepared compliance reports and coordinated with risk and technology departments.
  • Improved KPI metrics by 15%.
  • Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performance metrics.
  • Established clear communication channels to facilitate timely exchange of information between team members and stakeholders.
  • Implemented comprehensive reporting system to track team performance and identify areas for improvement.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.

Education

The George Washington University, School of Business
USA

Specialization in Compliance from Legal Studies
11.2025 - Current

Universidad Fidélitas

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)

University Overview

GPA: Graduated with top GPA in class

  • Degree Awarded with [Honors]


UTEC

from Accounting
01.2006

University Overview

not completed

Universidad De Costa Rica

No Degree from Studies in Public Administration
05.2001

Skills

Contract analysis

Certification

Currently pursuing PMI certification (entry level)

PUBLICATIONS

Teoría del Caso: El Mejor Pincel de un Abogado (Su comprensión a partir del arte)

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Official Franchises – Sales Director
  • Led and coordinated a B2B sales and contracts team with emphasis on negotiation and compliance.
  • Managed client relationships and collection processes.
  • Horus Boutique – CEO
  • Founded and managed a retail business with two physical stores and one online platform.
  • Jaco Bay Ramada – Sales Director
  • Coordinated the call center and contract closing processes.
  • Managed staff hiring in coordination with HR.
  • Wellington Asset Management – Real Estate and Commodities Sales Representative

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Bufete Malespín, Navarro, Salas (2023)

Timeline

The George Washington University, School of Business

Specialization in Compliance from Legal Studies
11.2025 - Current

Legal Compliance Specialist (Auditor)

The Matian Firm, APC
10.2024 - Current

Paralegal

McDonald Worley Attorneys at Law
04.2024 - 08.2024

Deadlines Team Leader

Alonso & Alonso Attorneys at Law, PLLC
03.2023 - 04.2024

Fraud Protection Team Leader

Bank of America
03.2013 - 06.2016

Universidad De Costa Rica

No Degree from Studies in Public Administration
05.2001

UTEC

from Accounting

Universidad Fidélitas

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)
Max Rodríguez GamboaSenior Compliance Officer | Risk Management & Regulatory Affairs