Legal and Compliance professional with extensive experience designing AML compliance frameworks, interpreting regulatory requirements, drafting legal opinions and internal policies, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to implement enterprise compliance programs. Recently strengthened Canadian AML expertise through AML alert analysis and document review for Deloitte projects.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
DOCUMENT REVIEWER / AML ANALYST
Deloitte
Toronto, Canada
07.2024 - Current
Executed audit, litigation, AML, and grant review projects for major Canadian healthcare companies, banks, and government programs, ensuring compliance and thorough analysis.
Reviewed high volumes of documents and emails (100+ items/day) with precision, identifying and escalating relevant content to facilitate timely decision-making.
Conducted AML alert analysis, formulated well-supported rationales, and referenced prior STRs using specialized banking databases and software.
Applied legal and compliance expertise to assess document relevance, discrepancies, and alignment with program requirements.
Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and consistency in project deliverables, contributing to on-time completion in fast-paced environments.
Raised thoughtful questions on ambiguous cases to ensure precise decision-making and accurate review outcomes.
Demonstrated adaptability across diverse project types, from short-term engagements to multi-week assignments, while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Corporate Legal & Compliance Specialist
JSC Investtrust (the Developing Company)
Moscow, Russia
09.2016 - 10.2023
Designed and implemented the company's Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance framework, establishing policies, procedures, and operational controls aligned with applicable regulatory requirements.
Conducted AML and regulatory research, prepared legal opinions, compliance guidance, and implementation roadmaps to support business operations and regulatory compliance.
Developed internal AML procedures, instructions, and supporting documentation to promote consistent application of compliance requirements across the organization.
Collaborated with Sales, Finance, Operations, and IT teams to integrate AML controls into business processes and identify opportunities to automate compliance workflows.
Delivered AML training and ongoing guidance to employees, fostering a strong compliance culture and increasing awareness of regulatory obligations.
Advised senior management on AML risks, regulatory developments, customer due diligence, and compliance-related matters.
Monitored legislative and regulatory changes, assessed their business impact, and updated internal policies and procedures accordingly.
Conducted legal and compliance reviews of commercial transactions, corporate records, and contractual documentation, identifying regulatory and operational risks.
Supported corporate governance activities for more than 20 affiliated entities by preparing legal documentation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining corporate records.
Education
5 YEAR LAW DEGREE WITH HONORS - LAW
Transbaikal State University
Russia
06-2002
Skills
AML investigations
Regulatory compliance
Compliance auditing
Document analysis
Legal knowledge
Risk assessment
Research skills
Document organization
Cross-functional collaboration
Attention to detail
Critical thinking
Proactive problem solving
Languages
English, Advanced (C1)
Russian, Native
Additional Information
Open work permit (valid until 2028), Full G driver's license (valid until 2029)