Hello, I’m Patricia Mafra—a results-driven, bilingual leader with extensive experience in operations management, client service, business development, and strategic planning across global banking and regulatory environments. I specialize in compliance, risk management, and turning complex processes into efficient workflows that boost performance and customer satisfaction. I’m passionate about building governance structures, mentoring teams, and delivering measurable value through operational excellence. I’ve led cross-functional initiatives with PMO, HR, and IT, developed process maps and policy frameworks, and fostered a client-centric culture. I thrive in diverse, high-performing environments and enjoy collaborating with stakeholders to drive strategy, risk management, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Patricia Mafra

Hello, I’m Patricia Mafra—a results-driven, bilingual leader with extensive experience in operations management, client service, business development, and strategic planning across global banking and regulatory environments. I specialize in compliance, risk management, and turning complex processes into efficient workflows that boost performance and customer satisfaction. I’m passionate about building governance structures, mentoring teams, and delivering measurable value through operational excellence. I’ve led cross-functional initiatives with PMO, HR, and IT, developed process maps and policy frameworks, and fostered a client-centric culture. I thrive in diverse, high-performing environments and enjoy collaborating with stakeholders to drive strategy, risk management, and continuous improvement across the organization.

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Hello, I’m Patricia Mafra—a results-driven, bilingual leader with extensive experience in operations management, client service, business development, and strategic planning across global banking and regulatory environments. I specialize in compliance, risk management, and turning complex processes into efficient workflows that boost performance and customer satisfaction. I’m passionate about building governance structures, mentoring teams, and delivering measurable value through operational excellence.

I’ve led cross-functional initiatives with PMO, HR, and IT, developed process maps and policy frameworks, and fostered a client-centric culture. I thrive in diverse, high-performing environments and enjoy collaborating with stakeholders to drive strategy, risk management, and continuous improvement across the organization.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent

Work Experience

PB Compliance - New Accounts Validation at BB Americas | Private Banking
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Responsible for creating and implementing standards for validating documentation for opening new accounts, credit cards, and investment studies; substantially reduced downtime between process steps by creating follow-up workflows for 20 account managers; increased customer satisfaction and approval rates; incorporated best practices from the Brazilian parent company.
Manager, Process, Standards & Internal Policies Office at Principal Financial Group & Banco do Brasil
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015
Reported directly to the President for the global financial investment management and insurance company; led organizational change within the Processes, Policies, and Standards Office through risk management and compliance; collaborated with PMO, HR, and IT to deliver process management inputs; created process maps and reviewed inputs for the PMO portfolio and IT projects; applied conflict management and negotiation strategies to HR decisions; provided executive leadership to a team of 8 senior process analysts with 40 indirect reports; managed a R$86M portfolio and multiple R$20M–$30M projects.
Manager, Quality & Sustainability at Santander Bank
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Quality and Sustainability Manager; monitored and analyzed data from client channels and Ombudsman; evaluated products and developed action plans to ensure a customer-centric approach; reduced customer complaint rate and improved brand perception; led a sustainability plan for main retail products and agro-business pilot, driving revenue and wallet share.
Manager, eCommerce at Tokio Marine Nichido & ABN AMRO Bank
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
Led the intranet strategy as the company’s main communication vehicle between employers and HR; translated business requirements into IT specifications; elicited requirements from stakeholders; developed an integrated pension plan simulator with significant visits and conversion; created an Internal Communications Portal to promote innovation.
Coordinator, eBusiness at Banco Real & ABN AMRO Bank
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2006
Oversaw online media campaigns; standardized PMI methodology with IT; managed content standardization and language adaptation; launched integrated pension plan and insurance simulation platform; led lead generation for call center.
Office Assistant at Convex Internet Provider
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000
Early-career support and administrative tasks supporting operations.
Telemarketing Operator at American Express
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1995

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Business Management & Leadership at University of Miami
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) at IBMEC/Insper
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
Bachelor of Laws at Universidade Paulista, UNIP
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998

Qualifications

Psychology of Leadership – Certificate
January 1, 2022 - February 6, 2026
Collective Therapy and Group Conflict Management – Certificate
January 1, 2024 - February 6, 2026
EAP – English for Academic Purposes
January 1, 2015 - February 6, 2026
Certified Ombudsman
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026
Project Management Specialist – PMI Methodology
January 1, 2008 - February 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Professional Services, Software & Internet