With more than 12 years of investigative experience, Mr. Parente helps organizations develop, assess, and structure compliance programs. He has a track record of advising clients on their compliance programs, including companies under external monitorship and self-reporting requirements.

Mr. Parente’s notable assignments include leading forensic investigations into complex matters under Brazilian and foreign authorities’ scrutiny, as well as matters related to corporate fraud involving material amounts.

Prior to joining A&M, Mr. Parente served as a Compliance Officer at Nubank, Ambev, and Cogna, all leading Brazilian companies in the financial, beverages, and education industries. He spent the first six years of his career as an associate of Mattos Filho, where he advised clients in complex cases involving corporate compliance matters, internal investigations, M&A transactions, and other corporate matters.

Mr. Parente earned a bachelor’s degree in law from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio) and an MBA in strategic and economic business management from Fundação Getúlio Vargas in São Paulo. He is a member of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) and served on the 2024 B20 Integrity & Compliance Task Force. Mr. Parente is currently pursuing an accounting degree at the Foundation Institute of Accounting, Actuarial and Financial Research (FIPECAFI).