Global compliance and risk leader with 10+ years of international experience across fintech, mobility, and banking. Proven track record of building compliance functions from the ground up, leading cross - border teams, engaging with regulators, and implementing governance frameworks that ensured PCI DSS, ISO standards, GDPR and regulatory compliance worldwide. Skilled in financial crime risk modeling, data - driven investigations, and fostering a speak - up culture.
Headline
Senior Compliance expert - Regulation, risk and financial crime
Experience
Senior Financial Crimes Expert
ThetarayJanuary 2024 - Current• Designed and implemented customer - centric risk models (AI based) integrating regulatory requirements with financial crime risks, for transaction monitoring and Customer risk assessment.
• Reviewed analysis results, identified trends using cognitive AI, and enhanced investigative processes.
• Supported Banks and Fintechs, in training their analysts to strengthen investigative casework and ensuring project success.
• Supported sales through pre - sales meetings, marketing events, and proof of concepts.
VP Compliance
TIER MobilityOctober 2021 - December 2023• Built and scaled the Compliance function; implemented a Group - wide Governance, Risk & Compliance framework.
• Led a team of 12, ensuring compliance with PCI DSS, ISO standards, and the Occupational Safety & Health Act.
• Owned Enterprise Risk Management and compliance risk processes.
• Developed the internal control framework and created company - wide compliance processes (KYC, third - party due diligence, whistleblowing).
• Oversaw all internal investigations and audits.
• Led multiple workstreams to mitigate risks, close compliance gaps, and enhance efficiency.
Director of Compliance & Risk
Intelligent Apps / FREE NOW (Hamburg,March 2019 - October 2021• Established the Compliance function and framework across Europe and LATAM.
• Ensured regulatory compliance, responded to compliance queries, and delivered employee training.
• Conducted internal investigations and audits.
• Standardized compliance - related activities, improving efficiency and risk mitigation.
• Led cross - functional projects engaging senior management.
Risk & Compliance Manager / Internal DPO
Raisin DS (ex Deposit Solutions)October 2017 - February 2019• Implemented the Data Protection and Compliance frameworks.
• Oversaw risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Delivered compliance and data protection training across the company.
• Managed KYC and customer screening processes.
• Led projects to implement new compliance and data protection systems.
Fin. Crime (AML) Risk Assurance Ass. Manager
HSBCNovember 2015 - October 2017• Conducted reviews of financial crime controls across HSBC Europe business lines, covering but not limited to KYC, screening, transaction monitoring.
• Trained staff on new IT - based Management System tools.
• Managed and developed local teams to strengthen AML and risk compliance.
• Supported senior management by preparing and enhancing periodic risk reports.
Assistant Compliance Officer
DVB BankAugust 2015 - November 2015
Compliance intern
AirbusFebruary 2015 - July 2015
Legal Intern (Management & Development)
TOTAL S.A.January 2014 - July 2014
Research and teaching assistant
McGill UniversityJanuary 2012 - June 2013
Education
University Paris 2 Assas Pantheon,
MastersMasters 2 Law & EconomicsJanuary 2013 - January 2014
McGill University,
MastersLL.M.January 2011 - January 2012
Sheffield Hallam University,
DegreeBachelor of Law &January 2007 - January 2011
Your Skills
ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationTraining And DevelopmentArtificial IntelligenceRisk ManagementAnti-Bribery And CorruptionApplied Ethicsfinancial crimeAMLRegulatory compliance