Country Legal Counsel
Citibank Europe plc
Portugal
Senior legal executive with over two decades of experience at Citibank, advising on complex legal, regulatory, governance, and compliance matters across multiple jurisdictions, and with experience as a branch manager. Currently serving as Country Counsel for Portugal, and previously for Greece, Malta, and Cyprus, supporting Citi Country Officers, senior management, and control functions on strategic initiatives, regulatory engagement, and franchise governance.
Recognised for combining deep technical expertise with strategic vision, I provide trusted counsel on legal, regulatory, privacy, and reputational risks while enabling business growth and innovation. I contribute to Citi’s International Banking Legal team, leading pan-European, cross-border projects and global initiatives.
From 2009 to 2014, I served as General Counsel, Compliance & Control Head and AMLCO, directing the Legal and Compliance functions in Portugal, implementing new AML reporting requirements from the Bank of Portugal, leading the implementation of Citi’s new KYC system, and designing AML policies aligned with European directives, which involved significant structural changes. I oversaw regulatory inspections, audits, litigation, and investigations, strengthened the control environment, and promoted a culture of compliance across business and control functions.
Beyond Citi, I have held Company Secretary roles at Sagres – Sociedade de Titularização de Créditos, SA, and at Junior Achievement Portugal, reinforcing my governance and board advisory expertise.
My work has been recognised internationally: named to the Legal 500 GC Powerlist Iberia (2016–2025), leading the Best Banking & Finance Legal Team in Iberia (2019, 2025), and recognised by Iberian Lawyer as one of the 50 Most Inspiring Women in the Legal Sector in Iberia (2020 & 2021).