Description

A highly skilled and experienced Financial Crime professional with a proven track record in financial crime, KYC analysis, transaction monitoring and risk mitigation. Demonstrates exceptional analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities in dynamic, high-pressure environments. Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to meeting regulatory standards. A proactive and adaptable learner, dedicated to continuous professional development and contributing meaningfully to organisational success.

Languages

Greek
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent

Workplace preferences

Remote only

Primarily works remotely

Connells Group
KYC Advisory (2nd Line of Defense)
December 2025 - Today (6 months)
• • Act as Second Line of Defense providing oversight of KYC and mortgage compliance across a multi- branch estate agency group.
• • Deliver regulatory guidance and approval on mortgage applications, client onboarding and high-risk cases.
• • Assess source of funds, conduct EDD, and escalate risk-based recommendations to senior management.
• • Perform sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening via LexisNexis, mitigating or escalating findings in line with AML and FCA requirements.
Skipton International)
KYC Analyst
May 2024 - December 2025 (1 year and 7 months)
• • Conducted periodic reviews on medium and high-risk clients on a range of corporate entity types including LTD companies, Charities, Trusts, Foundations and mortgage account holders.
• • Conducted gap analysis to identify and address deficiencies in KYC files.
• • Ensured all customer documentation complied with current regulations and policies.
• • Engaged directly with clients via calls and emails to retrieve missing documentation and meet regulatory requirements.
• • Conducted risk screening using Risk Screen, escalating or mitigating risk factors as appropriate.
• • Managed a large portfolio of cases, delivering reports with recommendations aligned with regulatory standards and in the required time frame.
• • Supported new starter training, ensuring understanding of policies and procedures.
Nationwide
Transaction monitoring analyst
August 2023 - April 2024 (8 months)
• • Analysed transactions for high-risk customers to identify suspicious activities and potential proceeds of crime.
• • Drafted SARs and DAML reports for submission to the National Crime Agency (NCA) in line with NCA guidelines.
• • Evaluated the clients AML risk rating to make client risk assessment recommendations.
• • Presented trends and objectives in management meetings, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• • Liaised directly with the client to understand account activity/transactions.
• • Managed account actions, including blocking/unblocking and declassifying, based on risk assessments.