With over 10 years of experience, nine of which have been dedicated to anti-money laundering (AML)/counter terrorist financing, Lucas Naldi is an AML specialist recognized for his career path that connects the rigor of the traditional financial system with the agility of financial technology. Naldi is an ACAMS member and holds the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) credential.
He worked for seven years at Itaú Unibanco, where he progressed from junior to senior analyst, gaining a deep understanding of large-scale operations and the operational discipline of the banking legacy. This experience prepared him to act as a “sector historian and visionary,” understanding the before and after of the Brazilian regulatory framework.
Currently, he serves as an AML specialist at Getnet/Pagonxt, the payments arm of the Santander Group, a strategic move that placed him at the forefront of the payments and fintech sector. In this role, he is the direct backup to management. Naldi possesses regulatory mastery in implementing the risk-based approach, leading the preparation of the internal risk assessment and risk and control self-assessment.
Naldi is a bilingual thought leader who understands that technology by itself is not the solution. His expertise in “identifying laundering patterns” and analyzing unusual activities places him as an essential bridge between technical-regulatory knowledge and the practical application of technology for the detection of illicit activities. He also serves as a mentor and trainer, disseminating the AML culture throughout the organization.
Beyond his core responsibilities, Naldi is a continuous learner and knowledge sharer in the AML community. He regularly contributes insightful articles on LinkedIn and in the ACAMS Today publication.
Naldi holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and an MBA in Business Management. Naldi is a change agent focused on protecting financial institutions proactively and strategically.
