Cesar Alvarez Ferreira
Sorocaba,São Paulo
Summary
Highly experienced professional with over 17 years of experience with project management, specifically focusing on Risk, Compliance, and Data Privacy.
- Proficiently communicates with C-Level executives, boards, and regulators, having successfully led dialogues and negotiations with senior management and their boards.
- Developed and successfully implemented Codes of Conduct, Anti-Corruption Policies, Gift Policies, Conflict of Interest Policies, and other compliance measures that have been recognized by industry organizations as best practices within multiple multinational companies.
- Led the implementation of an anti-corruption compliance program, resulting in a 50% reduction in penalties imposed by regulatory bodies.
- Devised and successfully executed a comprehensive data privacy policy that complied with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the "Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados" (LGPD).
- Managed a due diligence project for multinational companies involved in Operation "Lava Jato," leading to the identification and mitigation of significant financial risks.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Director of Operations
11Deli
Sorocaba
09.2022 - Current
- Of a food startup, specializing in the production and marketing of food products
- Developed and executed a comprehensive business plan that led to the company's expansion into new markets and the acquisition of new customers
- Oversaw all aspects of the company's operations, including food product manufacturing, marketing, and sales
- Implemented innovative sales channels that significantly contributed to revenue growth.
Compliance Executive
Hinode Group
Barueri
03.2020 - 09.2022
- Led the implementation of the Compliance, Risk, Data Privacy, and Anti-Corruption program, ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations
- Managed the LGPD project in alignment with GDPR compliance
- Handled risk management and executed anti-corruption, conflict of interest, donations, and gifts policies, alongside the Global Code of Ethics
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- Oversaw the data privacy process for Brazil and Latin American countries
- Integrity
- Implemented improvement initiatives and developed compliance testing program to monitor and identify gaps in new and existing practices.
- Managed practical action plans to respond to audit discoveries and compliance violations.
Task Force Officer
B20
São Paulo
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Represented the interests of the business community at the prestigious G20 forum
- Engaged in discussions on best practices, ethical standards, and compliance strategies in Saudi
- Arabia and Italy
- Collaborated with experts, policymakers, and leaders from diverse sectors to address the complex challenges facing the global business landscape
- Ensured that the voice of the business community was heard and its perspectives were considered within the larger G20 framework
- Advocated for the importance of integrity and compliance in driving sustainable economic growth.
Senior Compliance Manager
EY
São Paulo
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Led project management for research, compliance program implementation, and fraud risk assessment
- Managed a fraud investigation in a multinational company, including factual investigation and analysis of alleged breaches of regulatory or administrative requirements
- Conducted due diligence and risk analyses for multinational companies, indirectly managing a team of over 40 resources
- Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to upper management and audit team, covering issues and recommendations.
- Delivered subject matter expertise for internal and external customers on compliance best practices and quality control.
Senior Compliance Manager
Walmart
Barueri
03.2015 - 09.2018
- Led project management in Internal Audit and Anti-Corruption Compliance, focusing on FCPA
- Identified and mapped critical processes, internal controls, and key stakeholders
- Managed operations, risk assessments, and Walmart's compliance with the anti-corruption program
- Developed and implemented a new Compliance risk analysis methodology based on Business Impact
- Analysis (BIA)
- Provided support for global audits prompted by DOJ/SEC investigations
- Made significant contributions to the architecture of Walmart's anti-corruption policies, enhancing its compliance with anti-corruption programs and earning recognition as an industry leader
- Led the restructuring of Walmart E-commerce Compliance operations for Walmart Retail, streamlining processes and internal controls following the merger of the companies' operations
- Managed and trained third-party companies (over 900 firms) to ensure compliance with anti-corruption processes
- Managed Due Diligence, sponsorships, internal policies, and interactions with government bodies
- Implemented KPIs and dashboards using Business Intelligence (BI) tools, resulting in improved
- Compliance program maturity and enhanced data analysis for C-Levels
- Global Lead IT Risk and Compliance
- Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to upper management and audit team, covering issues and recommendations.
- Conducted quarterly audits of environmental management compliance.
Compliance Coordinator
Unilever
São Paulo
03.2007 - 04.2015
- Coordinated standardized global internal audits for internal control
- Aligned annual global audits
- Coordinated Sarbanes-Oxley audits for Europe and Americas regions in the Technology field
- Developed a new project methodology for analyzing and monitoring internal audit reports for third- party companies.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
Information Security Officer
Unilever
São Paulo
03.2007 - 03.2013
- Led the dissemination of data protection culture among IT employees across the Americas
- Effectively communicated and trained employees on data protection and proper data classification during a global policy transition
- Witnessed the transformation and integration of a culture of data protection within the company
- Streamlined the data protection culture dissemination process for all America BISOs
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
Internal Audit Associate
Capgemini
São Paulo
04.2005 - 03.2007
- Designed and implemented the Sarbanes Oxley Risk and Compliance program at one of the world's largest multinational consulting firms
- Led the construction of a comprehensive risk and compliance program, encompassing risk mapping, control development, and program audits
- Played a key role in Unilever's inaugural "attestation" of an external audit for its implemented program, contributing to outstanding results, notably in Brazil
- Gained valuable expertise in risk management and compliance strategies through exposure to and engagement with the intricacies of the Sarbanes Oxley Act.
- Determined effectiveness of current control structures.
Education
MBA - Strategic Intelligence
Boston College
Boston 05.2019 - 05.2019
MBA - Business Administration and Management, General
BSP - Business School São Paulo
São Paulo 05.2012 - 05.2019
Postgraduate Degree - Project Management
USP - Universidade De São Paulo
São Paulo 05.2004 - 05.2004
No Degree - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
FEI
05.1992 - 05.1996
Skills
Strategic planning and execution
Policy analysis
Document review
Investigations skills
Program oversight
Accomplishments
- ITIL V3 Foundation - EXIN
- ISFS - Information Security Foundation based on ISO/IEC 27002 - EXIN
- COBIT 5.0 Foundation - ISACA
- Skills
- Auditoria
- Melhoria de processos
- ITGC
- Gestão de riscos de TI
- SOC1
- KYC
- KYP
- Gestão de riscos
- Implementação de controle interno
- Anticorrupção
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Timeline
Director of Operations
11Deli
09.2022 - Current
Compliance Executive
Hinode Group
03.2020 - 09.2022
Task Force Officer
B20
01.2020 - 10.2021
MBA - Strategic Intelligence
Boston College
05.2019 - 05.2019
Senior Compliance Manager
EY
01.2019 - 09.2019
Senior Compliance Manager
Walmart
03.2015 - 09.2018
MBA - Business Administration and Management, General
BSP - Business School São Paulo
05.2012 - 05.2019
Compliance Coordinator
Unilever
03.2007 - 04.2015
Information Security Officer
Unilever
03.2007 - 03.2013
Internal Audit Associate
Capgemini
04.2005 - 03.2007
Postgraduate Degree - Project Management
USP - Universidade De São Paulo
05.2004 - 05.2004
No Degree - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
FEI
05.1992 - 05.1996