Romain Diwo
France
Summary
Strategic Compliance Leader with over 15 years of experience in banking and fintech environments. Proven expertise in multi-jurisdictional regulatory frameworks, including AML/CFT, GDPR, market conduct and MiFID II. Adept at advising senior executives on regulatory risk and leading complex transformations to strengthen global governance and reporting structures.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Deputy DPO Group & Compliance Monitoring Manager
YOUNITED
Paris
2023.01 - 2026.03
- Support the Group DPO in implementing the global GDPR governance framework across multiple European jurisdictions.
- Lead development and maintenance of the Group Record of Processing Activities.
- Conduct DPIAs and advise teams on privacy-by-design implementation.
- Lead second-line compliance monitoring across AML/CFT, GDPR, MiFID II and conduct risk.
- Designed and deployed the internal control framework across group entities and branches.
- Responsible for regulatory reportingg frameworks (AMF / ACPR).
- Orchestrated compliance transformation by developing internal automation tools, reducing reporting
Senior Internal Auditor & Compliance Monitoring Expert
ING Bank France
Paris
2019.11 - 2023.12
- Led second-line compliance monitoring activities covering AML/CFT, GDPR, MiFID II and market conduct.
- Performed full-scope internal audits on fraud risk, AML frameworks and real estate credit portfolios.
- Assessed governance and internal control frameworks and monitored remediation plans.
- Provided recommendations to senior management to strengthen risk management and regulatory compliance.
Compliance Officer AML-CFT & Advisory
HSBC France
Paris
2016.09 - 2019.10
- Conducted AML investigations and SAR reportingg to TRACFIN.
- Provided compliance advisory to retail banking and product teams.
- Delivered training on AML, sanctions and regulatory obligations.
Fund administrator Dealing & KYC
Caceis, BNP, State Street, Northern Trust
Luxembourg
2011.01 - 2016.07
- Managed KYC onboarding and dealing processes for institutional and retail clients.
- Conducted AML screening and reportingg activities.
- Supported internal and external audits.
Education
Master II - Languages & International Business (LEA)
University of Lorraine
FranceSkills
- Regulatory compliance, GDPR governance, Risk mapping & Governance, Internal control & Audit frameworks, Regulatory reporting, Cross-border compliance
Languages
English
Fluent
French
Native
Spanish
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
Catalan
Intermediate
Affiliations
- Horse riding
- Hiking
- Crossfit
Timeline
Deputy DPO Group & Compliance Monitoring Manager
YOUNITED
2023.01 - 2026.03
Senior Internal Auditor & Compliance Monitoring Expert
ING Bank France
2019.11 - 2023.12
Compliance Officer AML-CFT & Advisory
HSBC France
2016.09 - 2019.10
Fund administrator Dealing & KYC
Caceis, BNP, State Street, Northern Trust
2011.01 - 2016.07
Master II - Languages & International Business (LEA)
University of Lorraine