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Bucharest, Romania

Romania

Role SummaryAs a Financial Crime Investigator at Binance, I played a crucial role in safeguarding financial integrity by investigating high-risk activities and enforcing compliance standards. Leveraging advanced tools like Elliptic and TRM systems, I conducted in-depth blockchain analysis to prevent and mitigate financial crimes such as money laundering and fraud.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:Elliptic and Blockchain Investigation: Utilized Elliptic to conduct comprehensive investigations on cryptocurrency transactions, identifying red flags, tracing illicit activities, and analyzing risk patterns with high accuracy.Risk Mitigation and Compliance Reporting: Conducted, documented Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), and maintained compliance with AML, KYC, and regulatory standards.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with Compliance, Legal, and Risk teams, providing insights to enhance policies and mitigate emerging financial crime risks.Skills & Expertise Gained:Elliptic and TRM Expertise: Developed advanced skills in Elliptic for blockchain analysis, allowing for accurate tracking of suspicious transaction pathways.AML & Regulatory Compliance: Strengthened my understanding of global AML and KYC requirements, applying them in fast-paced and complex investigative contexts.Data Analysis and Problem-Solving: Enhanced abilities to interpret complex data, trace transaction histories, and identify risk factors across decentralized networks.

Vilnius, Lithuania

Implementing compliance policies and procedures specific to the agent network and ensuring that they comply with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.Conducting risk assessments on agents and monitoring them for compliance with the company's policies and procedures.Providing training and guidance to agents on compliance-related matters, including anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF).Conducting due diligence on potential agents to ensure they meet the company's standards for compliance.Maintaining records and documentation related to agent compliance activities.Collaborating with other departments within the company to ensure that agents comply with relevant laws and regulations.Providing regular reports to senior management on the status of agent compliance activities and any identified risks or issues.

Lithuania

Investigate and assess alerts relating to potential money laundering risks in the organizationEnsure efficient identification and monitoring of activities and transactions considered suspiciousEnsure timely and efficient reporting of transactions considered suspiciousDaily AML reports relating to potential suspicious activityOngoing learning of money laundering and terrorist financing behaviors, issues, policies, regulations, criminal typologies, industry best practices, and developing trendsHelp in identifying potential weaknesses in processesConduct proper investigation of money laundering alerts or transactions considered suspiciousHelp with AML compliance training on how to identify and report suspicious transactionsCollect documentary proof, build and maintain case files for transactions deemed suspiciousEnsure proper record-keeping of data collected and analyzed

Lithuania

Performing transactional history analysis, due diligence and AML Compliance interviews in order to identify potential consumer fraud or questionable activity in an effort to protect customers and the companyEnsuring excellent customer serviceEnsure efficient identification and monitoring of activities and transactions considered suspiciousHelp in identifying potential weaknesses in processesAct as a subject matter expert to employees, providing guidance on what actions to take in dealing with high-risk accountsAssist with addressing queries from corresponding banks relating to money laundering mattersConduct proper investigation of money laundering alerts or transactions considered suspiciousHelp with AML compliance training on how to identify and report suspicious transactionsCollect documentary proof, build, and maintain case files for transactions deemed suspicious.

Cyprus

Executing trades electronically or by phone; Predicting how markets will move, buying, and selling accordingly Informing all relevant parties of the most relevant trades for the day; Gathering information - critically about mispriced assets, detailed data analysis and valuation; Proprietary automated systems evaluation and improvement accordingly.

Romania

Coordinate and monitor supply chain operations Ensure premises, assets and communication ways are used effectively Utilize logistics IT to optimize procedures Recruit and coordinate logistics staff (truck drivers) according to availabilities and requirements Supervise orders and arrange stocking of raw materials and equipment to ensure they meet needs Communicate with suppliers, retailers, customers etc. to achieve profitable deals and mutual satisfaction Plan and track the shipment of final products according to customer requirements Keep logs and records of warehouse stock, executed orders etc. Prepare accurate reports for upper management

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Finance And Financial Management Services, 10

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting And Finance, 10