Anna Cardozo

• Managed a diverse portfolio of private clients and HNWIs, delivering bespoke corporate structuring, governance, and administration solutions across multiple jurisdictions.
• Oversaw full forecasting and budgeting for the entire client portfolio, strengthening financial planning, improving visibility, and supporting strategic decision-making.
• Led a team of 4 Relationship Managers, providing coaching, workflow oversight, and performance management to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
• Built a high-performing RM team by training them in proactive relationship management, enabling stronger client trust and increased revenue opportunities through upselling, cross-selling, and annual fee uplift.
• Designed and delivered training on billing accuracy and debt-collection processes, improving cash-flow discipline and reducing outstanding receivables.
• Developed team capability in board-level governance by training staff on board-pack preparation and meeting facilitation, including mock board meetings to build confidence and professionalism.
• Directed client onboarding, KYC/AML reviews, and risk assessments, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Coordinated with legal, tax, and financial advisors to deliver integrated solutions aligned with clients’ wealth preservation, investment, and succession objectives.
• Streamlined internal processes and reporting frameworks, reducing operational risk and improving turnaround times across the client portfolio.
• Supported business development initiatives, contributing to portfolio growth, enhanced client retention, and increased revenue opportunities.
• Private Clients, Corporate Clients & High Net Worth Individuals

• Liaised with Government Authorities, including DMCC and DDA, for entity setup and licensing.
• Implemented company formation and liquidation processes while managing registration changes.
• Advised clients on appropriate free zones for establishing new companies.
• Issued corporate documentation, including shareholder resolutions and legal correspondence.
• Handled drafting and reviewing of Share Purchase Agreements and amendments to shareholding structures.
• Prepared employment contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and lease agreement reviews.
• Managed issuance and revocation of Power of Attorney and authorised bank signatory letters.
• Organised notarisation and legalisation of documents at Public Notary Office.
• Assisted clients with bank account openings and KYC document updates for authorities.
• Managed a team delivering visa, corporate, and office services.
• Prepared monthly reports, including license and lease renewals for partners.
• Implemented and maintained an efficient professional filing system.

• Liaise with all Government Authorities such as DCCA-Dubai Creative Clusters, DPS-Dubai Protective System Department, DWC-Dubai South, DMCC - Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, DED-Department of Economic Development and Chamber of Commerce in obtaining new relevant licenses, amending existing licenses as well as renewals.
• Drafting, reviewing and preparing lease agreements, employment contracts, non-disclosure agreements and non-complex standardized commercial contracts.
• Responsible for implementing the formation and liquidation of companies and branches and managing any changes towards registration/deregistration that may arise for any of the subsidiaries.
• Responsible for issuing of all corporate documentations, shareholders resolutions, board resolutions, standard legal requests and correspondence.
• Responsible for managing, issuing and revoking all types of Power of Attorney, Letter of Authority and authorise bank signatory letters.
• Prepare, organize and assist with notarization and legalization of documents in the UAE including coordinating with international law firms for attestation of documents for use in other relevant jurisdictions.
• Responsible for providing full legal support related to audit compliance including legal due diligence and other significant legal projects.
• Preparing monthly legal reports such as license and lease renewals for the Legal and Procurement Departments. Responsible for maintaining an accurate and up to date corporate booklet with organizational structure chart for all subsidiaries.
• Responsible for providing accurate corporate information and professional administrative legal support to the entire business unit.
• Responsible for implementing, managing and controlling an up to date professional filing system including registers for the Legal Department.

• Liaised with authorities to secure and renew commercial, alcohol, hotel, restaurant, and retail licences.
• Liaise with all Government Authorities such as Abu Dhabi Municipality, Department of Economic Development, Chamber of Commerce and Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority in obtaining new licenses as well as renewals.
• Obtained necessary NOCs for licensing hotels and outlets while coordinating with Abu Dhabi Municipality and other government entities.
• Drafted, reviewed, and prepared lease, contract, and sales agreements.
• Prepared powers of attorney and secured notarisation at Abu Dhabi Judicial Department.
• Handled corporate matters, including subsidiary formation and company board management.
• Organised and executed TDIC Board meetings and associated documents.
• Managed administrative tasks for the Director’s Office, including scheduling meetings and office management.
• Coordinated travel arrangements in compliance with TDIC policies.

· Office Management for the Director’s Office including but not limited to Daily Calendar, Meetings Scheduling, Printing, and Filing etc.

· Administrating all meetings, conferences, exhibitions, seminars and presentations.

· Managing all business travel arrangements in lieu with TDIC policies & procedures.

· Liaising with external clients for any queries, follow ups and confirmations on various issues.

· Administrative Support – Legal Team

· Managing the administrative role to ensure smooth functioning of the department.

· Preparation of reports, general correspondence, formatting issues, binding of contracts/agreements while coordinating with different departments as required by the team.Managed office operations for Director, overseeing daily calendar and meetings scheduling.

• Administered all meetings, conferences, exhibitions, and presentations.
• Coordinated business travel arrangements in accordance with TDIC policies and procedures.
• Liaised with external clients for queries, follow-ups, and confirmations on various matters.
• Provided administrative support to legal team, ensuring departmental efficiency.
• Prepared reports, general correspondence, and formatted contracts while collaborating with various departments.
• Coordinated timely translations of documents internally and externally.
• Organised and facilitated full administrative support for team meetings, workshops, and events
• Coordinate translations of documents either internally or externally in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with all vendors with regards to invoices, payment issues and any clarifications as and when required. Organize, Coordinate, and provide full administrative support for various team meetings, conferences, workshops and other event