Nicolás “Nico” Franco is CEO of Socorro Partners LATAM & Spain, where he leads the firm’s services across all industries, with deep specialization in financial institutions, fintech, and other regulated sectors. He brings more than 20 years of experience advising clients on risk management, anti-money laundering and financial crime frameworks, compliance, digital transformation, and operational excellence, including partner and other senior leadership roles at BDO in Argentina and the United States. Nico holds an MBA from UADE in Argentina and is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS). He is a frequent international speaker and educator on financial crime, ethics, and regulatory transformation.