Manuel Fajardo

Prior to working with Plenitude, Manuel built the global compliance framework for a major investment management group. This involved designing, deploying and constantly refining processes, tools, policies and procedures. His main areas of focus are Anti-Money Laundering, International Sanctions and Financial Promotions / Distribution, in which he has proved adept at balancing local and global considerations and regulatory constraints, the interest of all stakeholders and firms’ risk appetite to build solid frameworks that have proved successful throughout the years.

Manuel has a deep  knowledge of the cryptoassets industry, acquired through more than eight years of studying, investment and advisory work. In the current phase of his career, he is using this knowledge to raise awareness of companies in the traditional finance sector about the significance of this nascent industry, its actors and developing regulatory framework, as well as advising crypto firms on their regulatory obligations and the development of robust control frameworks, and playing an active role in shaping discussions on regulation through industry trade bodies. 

Manuel’s experience has allowed him to develop strong knowledge of different  regulatory frameworks around the world and the principles that they all share. Pragmatic, solutions-oriented, rigorous, fluent in four languages, and able to tackle several different topics at once, he brings valuable skills that are key to the success of a wide range of projects.