Carlos M Martins is a part-time lecturer within the University of Gibraltar’s School of Business, contributing to both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. A dedicated educator, Carlos has served as a Tutor at the University since September 2015, sharing his extensive industry expertise with the next generation of business professionals.
Currently, Carlos serves as the Head of Compliance and MLRO for Currency.com, a leading high-growth FinTech and digital asset platform. His career spans over 30 years in international private banking, wealth management, and the evolving digital assets sector. He has previously held senior managerial positions at prestigious international groups, including Credit Suisse and SG Hambros Bank (Gibraltar) Limited (part of the Société Générale Group).
A recognized leader in Gibraltar’s regulatory landscape, Carlos is the Chairperson of the Gibraltar Association of Compliance Officers (GACO). He also served as a member of the Executive of the Gibraltar Funds and Investments Association (GFIA) for over five years. Since 2012, he has been licensed by the Financial Services Commission (GFSC) to act as a Director of Experienced Investor Funds (EIFs).
Carlos is a Swiss Certified Financial Planning Expert and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business Administration. His professional breadth covers international fund structures, DLT/Blockchain services, and multi-asset investment strategies ranging from real estate and tradable securities to algorithmic trading and cryptocurrencies.
Fluent in six languages and one dialect, Carlos brings a global perspective to his teaching and professional consultancy, having previously delivered leadership and sales performance training internationally