High education / Experience

Educational Institutions, Degrees, Memberships

ICA Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance

CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist)

Member of the ICA (International Compliance Association) and ACAMS (Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists)

December, 2023 – November, 2024

ICA (International Compliance Association), Course: ICA Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance

December, 2022 – May, 2023

Moscow Digital School, Course: IT lawyer

October, 2022 – April, 2023

Moscow Digital School, Course: Tax risk management

December, 2021 – September, 2022

ACAMS (Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists), Course: CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist)

June, 2022 – August, 2022

Moscow Digital School, Course: Sanctions compliance specialist

November, 2021 – November, 2021

CySEC (Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission), AML Compliance Officer Exam

January, 2021 – December, 2021

PWC, MBA-Intensive

May, 2020 – May, 2020

ACAMS (Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists), Course: KYC CDD

September, 2019 – September, 2019

Deloitte, Finance Course

August, 2019 – August, 2019

CySEC (Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission), Course: AML Compliance

June, 2009 – February, 2011

Moscow State Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation (MGIMO University of the MFA of Russia), Master of Laws with knowledge of foreign languages (degree with honours)

September, 2005 – June, 2009

Moscow State Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation (MGIMO University of the MFA of Russia), Bachelor of Laws with knowledge of foreign languages (degree with honours)

Foreign Languages

English, French, Arabic

Professional Activity

Specialization

• Managing the International Department with a focus on supporting cross-border projects and launching offices in key jurisdictions (UAE, Cyprus, Turkey, Seychelles);
• Implemented comprehensive projects to structure clients’ holding and operational structures, taking into account tax, exchange, and sanctions regulations;
• Successfully passed AML/CFT inspections by foreign regulators, which included preparing documentation, fine-tuning KYC processes, and defending the company’s position;
• Developed and implemented internal compliance policies and risk management procedures for groups of companies with an international presence;
• Projects to redomicile companies to favourable jurisdictions and obtaining financial and consultancy licences;
• Interacting with banks, government authorities, and compliance providers in more than 35 countries;

Projects completed

• MIDDLE EAST PROJECTS
• Developing a presence strategy in the GCC region
  — Analysis of the legal and economic conditions specific to Gulf countries, including the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia; developing a market entry roadmap taking into account local licensing and exchange regulation, foreign trade and taxation requirements.
• Establishing the structure of and launching the UAE Office
  — Selecting the optimal legal structure and free economic zone (DMCC, ADGM, etc.); company registration, setting up accounting and tax reporting processes, organizing document flow and internal control systems.
• Team recruiting, hiring, and training
  — Building the Dubai office team: recruiting staff, making employment agreements under the UAE employment law, developing an introductory training programme, and adapting the Group's processes to the specifics of the region.
• Dealing with government authorities and regulators
  — Regular interaction with immigration, tax, and registration authorities, economic zones, and financial regulators; obtaining permits, approvals, licences, and other legally significant documents.
• Employee relocation and visa support
  — Organizing international relocation: from obtaining residence visas, Emirates IDs, and making employment agreements to assisting employees with property rent and tax adaptation in the region.
• Company redomiciliation to the UAE
  — Selecting a suitable free zone and legal form, preparing the necessary documentation, coordinating the procedure with the previous jurisdiction, and re-registration under the laws of the UAE.
• Obtaining specialized licences
  — Assisting clients in obtaining financial, investment, consulting, and IT licences, including those in the ADGM and DIFC; assessing risks, preparing compliance documents, and liaising with the regulator.
• Bank account opening
  — Preparing bank profiles and assisting with the opening of corporate and personal accounts at UAE banks (Emirates NBD, Mashreq, RAKBANK, etc.), including accounts for clients with complex business structures.
• COMPLIANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT
• Creating an internal control system
  — Designing a comprehensive KYC/AML control system within the Group of Companies: internal policies, regulations, risk assessment procedures, and monitoring the updating of client information.
• Passing inspections by foreign regulators
  — Preparing and submitting documents requested by regulatory authorities in the Group’s jurisdictions; coordinating the legal position, collecting evidence, and minimizing complaints.
• Assessing and managing risks in structures
  — Systematic analysis of client and corporate structures: country screening, sanctions restrictions, reputational risks, AML/CFT compliance, and client risk classification. Analysis and selection of final options for project structuring.
• Compliance training
  — Preparing guidance materials and conducting internal training on KYC, sanctions policy, FATF international standards, regulatory requirements, and dealing with PEPs.
• Development of client KYC procedures
  — Setting up turnkey KYC and compliance processes for client companies: policies, questionnaires, ID verification procedures, and internal documentation suitable for passing banking and licensing inspections.
• BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
• Assessing jurisdictions for entering new markets
  — Comparative analysis of countries based on taxation, regulation, access to financial infrastructure, and operational reliability; developing recommendations for the launch of business operations.
• Developing product and service solutions
  — Creating new service lines: licensing for crypto and fintech projects, support for international relocation, structuring of startups, and support for investment models.
• Opening foreign offices
  — Managing the launch of new divisions in international jurisdictions: company registration, staff recruitment, organizing administrative processes, and integrating financial instruments.
• Marketing strategy and positioning
  — Developing local product lines for new markets, adapting products to regional specifics, developing promotion and advertising materials, and attending local events.
• Creating a sustainable international infrastructure
  — Integrating legal, tax, and financial functions within an international structure: developing customer service processes, scaling services, and supporting cross-border transactions.