Seasoned legal and compliance professional with experience in financial regulatory law, specializing in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (CFT). Proven expertise in leading enterprise-wide AML/CFT risk assessments, developing robust compliance policies, and delivering strategic legal guidance to ensure alignment with international standards and national regulations. Adept at designing and executing comprehensive training programs to foster a strong compliance culture, and experienced in managing internal and regulatory audits with a focus on transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. A trusted advisor to senior leadership with a strong track record of embedding legal risk management into core business practices while safeguarding the institution's regulatory standing and reputation.
1. AML/CFT Risk Assessment
2. Policy Development and Implementation
3. AML/CFT Compliance Training
4. Auditing and Reporting
- Conduct a comprehensive risk assessment to identify, assess and monitor AML/CFT risks across business lines and products.
- Policy development and implementation - developing and updating internal AML/CFT rules, policies, procedures and controls to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and industry best practices.
- AML/CFT compliance training - developing and delivering AML/CFT compliance training programes to employees at all levels, ensuring a thorough understanding of regulations and responsibilities.
- Auditing and reporting - assisting with internal, external and regulatory audits and examinations related to AML/CFT. Prepare regular reports on compliance activities and risk assessment for senior management and relevant stakeholders.
- Investigate, analyse and report suspicious transactions/activities to regulatory authorities in accordance with applicable laws.
- Transaction Monitoring - Manage transaction monitoring, including setting up alerts and conducting investigations into suspicious patterns or transactions.
- Conduct ongoing transaction monitoring to identify unusual or suspicious activities.
- Review and analyze alerts generated by AML monitoring systems.
- Investigate customer activity to assess potential money laundering or terrorist financing risk.
- Prepare Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and submit them in a timely manner to regulatory authorities.
- Stay up to date with AML laws, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.
- Support internal audits and regulatory examinations.
Resolving vendor debit balances, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring timely and accurate payments to suppliers.
- Investigate and resolve debit balances- Review vendor statements, invoices and payment records to identify and resolve debit balances.
- Communicate effectively with vendors to clarify discrepancies, obtain necessary documentation, and resolve outstanding issues.
- Reconciliation - Reconcile vendor statements to company records to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
- Process vendor invoices and ensure timely payment based on established policies and procedures.
- Data Entry and Maintenance - Maintain accurate records of vendor debit balances, payment history and communication logs in the accounting system.
- Problem Solving - Analyse and troubleshoot complex debit balance issues, working with internal teams to resolve root causes.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls and relevant financial regulations.
- Reporting - Prepare and submit regular reports on vendor debit balances, resolution progress and any trends or issues identified.
- Data Gathering - Collect and verify supporting documentation from vendors (e.g. invoices, proofs of delivery, credit memos) to support debit resolution.
- Process Automation - Leverage existing tools and systems to streamline the debt resolution process, including automating repetitive tasks and data entry.
Medal of Honor for Best Junior volunteer of Bulgarian Red Cross
Medal of Honor for Best Senior volunteer of Bulgarian Red Cross