Katerina Mantcheva - Monovska
Legal Advisor, Head Of Compliance, Team Leader
Sofia
Summary
Experienced Legal Advisor with a demonstrated history of working in the banking industry. Skilled in Management and Coordination, Risk Measurement and assessment, Loans, Law Enforcement, Legal Writing, Debt Collection, International Law. Strong legal professional with a Master's degree focused in Civil Law from Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski and the necessary team leader skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Compliance Officer
TBI Bank
Sofia, Bulgaria
09.2023 - Current
- Implemented improvement initiatives and developed compliance testing program to monitor and identify gaps in new and existing practices.
- Assisted with internal and external audits to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging compliance regulations.
- Prepared and submitted regulatory filings in timely manner.
- Reviewed, revised and updated compliance policies and procedures to confirm continual compliance with applicable laws.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Collaborated with legal, methodology and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
Head of Legal Compliance
Texim Bank AD
Sofia
08.2019 - 09.2023
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
Legal Advisor
Texim Bank AD
Sofia
06.2015 - 08.2019
- Offered in-house training to company personnel on relevant aspects of law.
- Developed compliance best practices for company.
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
- Prepared corporate and retail bank loans
- Advised on bank securities
- Worked on Bank's AML internal rule frame
Legal Advisor
Finance Info Assistance
Sofia
03.2015 - 06.2015
- Offered in-house training to company personnel on relevant aspects of law.
- Reorganized Legal Debt Collection
- Advised on improvement of internal procedures for debt collection
Legal Advisor
Corporate Commercial Bank AD
Sofia
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Coordinated with judicial officers, attorneys, court case managers and probation officers while serving multi-cultural community.
- Provided legal counsel to clients on diverse business, financial and civil matters.
- Working in a challenging Bank Bankruptcy environment
Legal Advisor/Team Leader
Jurex Consult AD
Sofia
02.2011 - 03.2014
- Directed and supported staff with business registrations and other legal requirements.
- Lead team for Legal Debt Collection for a client (Transcard Financial Services), improving results of collected debts by more than 30%
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
- Advised on complex financial leasing contracts for airplanes another client
- Defending and registrations of trade marks for another client
Lawyer
Private Enforcer Reneta Milcheva
Sofia
06.2009 - 01.2011
- Managed a large number of claims, preparing public sales documentation
Associate
M Caroll Law Office
Sofia
11.2006 - 02.2008
- Drafting of legal documentation, legal consulting, due diligence, negotiations.
- Managed customer relations through communication and helpful interactions.
- Prioritized tasks to meet tight deadlines, pitching in to assist others with project duties.
- Created solutions for customers to satisfy specific needs, quality and budget.
Law Clerk
Notary Valentina Angelova
Sofia
06.2005 - 10.2006
- Used internal templates to prepare notary drafts ( Notary Deeds, Power of Attorneys, etc.) and client correspondence.
- Maintained calendars for 4-person team by updating and entering dates and meetings.
- Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms.
- Keeping the notary registers
Education
Master of Arts - Law
10.2003 - 06.2009
High School Diploma -
09.1998 - 05.2003
09.1996 - 06.1998
Skills
Understanding of compliance procedures
Knowledge of legal requirements
Legal compliance
Staff Management
Project Management
Coaching and mentoring
Negotiation
Risk Management
Certification
MiFID II, issued by IBI
Timeline
Senior Compliance Officer - TBI Bank
09.2023 - Current
MiFID II, issued by IBI
09-2019
Head of Legal Compliance - Texim Bank AD
08.2019 - 09.2023
Legal Advisor - Texim Bank AD
06.2015 - 08.2019
Legal Advisor - Finance Info Assistance
03.2015 - 06.2015
Legal Advisor - Corporate Commercial Bank AD
03.2014 - 03.2015
Legal Advisor/Team Leader - Jurex Consult AD
02.2011 - 03.2014
Lawyer - Private Enforcer Reneta Milcheva
06.2009 - 01.2011
Associate - M Caroll Law Office
11.2006 - 02.2008
Law Clerk - Notary Valentina Angelova
06.2005 - 10.2006
Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski - Master of Arts, Law
10.2003 - 06.2009
First English Language School - High School Diploma,
09.1998 - 05.2003
Sofia Mathematical School - ,
09.1996 - 06.1998