Vinicius Pinho

Highly experienced compliance, risk management, and internal controls professional with over 20 years of expertise in regulatory compliance, anti-money laundering (AML), fraud prevention, and corporate governance. Throughout my career, I have played a key role in developing and implementing integrity programs, enhanced due diligence (EDD) frameworks, and corporate ethics policies across various industries, including financial services, fintechs, and payment institutions.

I have successfully led regulatory compliance projects, internal audit processes, and corporate risk management strategies, ensuring alignment with both national and international best practices.

I have also held executive leadership roles in major financial organizations, including pension funds, investment firms, and payment processors. My experience includes extensive engagement with regulatory authorities, auditors, and industry associations, contributing to the enhancement of corporate governance standards and regulatory compliance frameworks.

I am co-author of "Compliance 360º", one of the first books on compliance in Brazil, and have developed and coordinated MBA programs in Compliance and Internal Controls. I also hold international certifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Regulatory and Compliance Professional (CRCP), Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional (CRCMP), and Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional - International (CCEP-I).

With a strong background in AML, compliance, risk management, regulatory oversight, and ethical business practices, I am committed to fostering transparent, compliant, and risk-mitigated business environments.

I have over 20 years of experience in compliance, risk management, internal controls, and anti-money laundering (AML), with a strong track record in developing and implementing regulatory compliance programs across financial services, fintechs, and payment institutions.

As CEO of GRC Total, I lead a consultancy specialized in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) and AML, providing strategic advisory, training, and outsourced compliance solutions to financial institutions, fintechs, and businesses operating in regulated markets. I have successfully designed and implemented integrity programs, enhanced due diligence (EDD) frameworks, and corporate governance policies, ensuring compliance with national and international regulations.

Previously, I held senior executive roles in major financial institutions, including pension funds, investment firms, and payment processors. I have extensive experience in regulatory engagement, working closely with supervisory bodies, auditors, and industry associations to strengthen compliance structures and mitigate financial and operational risks.

My expertise includes internal audit, fraud prevention, risk assessment, and corporate ethics, with a focus on ensuring businesses operate in a transparent and risk-controlled environment. I have successfully led large-scale compliance projects, developed compliance and risk frameworks, and built cross-functional teams to drive regulatory excellence.

With a solid background in compliance, risk management, regulatory oversight, and ethical business practices, I bring strategic leadership and deep technical knowledge to help businesses navigate complex compliance landscapes and enhance corporate integrity.

MBA en Auditoría y Compliance – Candido Mendes University, BR

BSc en Economía – IBMEC – Brazilian Institute of Capital Markets

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) – Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (2013)

Certified Regulatory and Compliance Professional (CRCP) – FINRA / Wharton Business School

Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional - International (CCEP-I) – Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE)

Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional (CRCMP) – International Association of Risk and Compliance Professionals (IARCP)