Rafael Vidana Mercado has over 10 years of experience in compliance and risk management roles at major banks. He currently serves as Senior Compliance and Risk Officer at Royal Bank of Canada, where his responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regulations and internal policies. Previously, he was a Senior BSA Compliance Analyst at BBVA Bancomer, where he developed controls and monitored transactions to meet anti-money laundering requirements. He holds certifications as an AML specialist and international banking compliance expert.