Chief compliance and legal officer, country manager | Gamma International Bank
David Galarza-Sosa
Chief compliance and legal officer, country manager | Gamma International Bank
Chief compliance and legal officer, country manager | Gamma International Bank
With over two decades of dedication to financial compliance and securities law, David Galarza-Sosa, Esq. is a recognized leader in the legal and financial sectors. As Chief Compliance and Legal Officer at Gamma International Bank, Inc., and Country Head of its Puerto Rico office, Mr. Galarza-Sosa oversees the regulatory compliance for Gamma Securities and Gamma International, safeguarding the Gamma’s commitment to integrity and transparency while delivering strong value to both, clients and shareholders.
David’s journey into the world of finance began as a Securities Examiner for the Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions in Puerto Rico. There, he laid the groundwork for his regulatory acumen before transitioning to influential roles in the private sector. Over the years, he has held key supervisory positions at some of Puerto Rico’s most esteemed financial institutions: Popular Securities (2006-2011), Santander Securities (2011-2016), and Citi International Financial Services (2017-2022).
Mr. Galarza-Sosa’s holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business with a concentration in Finance from the University of Puerto Rico, and earned his Juris Doctor from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico. His extensive expertise, coupled with his visionary leadership, positions him as a trusted advisor and dedicated guardian of Gamma International Bank’s mission, guiding its growth in Puerto Rico and globally.