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Michael VassilounisMV

Michael Vassilounis

KYC Advisory (2nd Line of Defense)

525 €/jour
Geneva, CH
8-15 ans

Délai de réponse moyen : 1h

À propos de Michael

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.
  • Grec

    Bilingue ou natif

  • Anglais

    Capacité professionnelle complète

En télétravail uniquement
Travaille majoritairement à distance

Expériences

  • Connells Group
    KYC Advisory (2nd Line of Defense)
    décembre 2025 - Aujourd'hui (6 mois)
    • • 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
    mai 2024 - décembre 2025 (1 an et 7 mois)
    • • 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
    août 2023 - avril 2024 (8 mois)
    • • 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.

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Formations

  • BA (Hons)
    Liverpool John Moores University
    2011
    BA (Hons)

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