Martina Gjorgjievska
Milan
Summary
Experienced compliance officer specializing in anti-money laundering and anti-financial crime within the financial and legal industry, primarily in private wealth management. Highly motivated with a strong drive and passion for the field, capable of seamlessly adapting to international environments. Demonstrates exceptional communication and language skills, ensuring effective collaboration and understanding across diverse teams.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AML/COMPLIANCE CONSULTANT
PARENTE & PARTNERS SRL
03.2024 - Current
HEAD OF AML
VICARI AVVOCATI
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Onboarding clients in the private wealth planning sector, primarily focusing on client due diligence procedures, ensuring compliance with the Money Laundering Regulations and Data Privacy Law
- Carrying out background checks: collecting and monitoring all relevant documents concerning the identity of the customer, as well as gaining insight into their business and ownership structure, conducting risk assessment, preparing final reports, and drafting suspicious activity reports for authorities
- Support to the preparation of the AIPB - Associazione Italiana Private Banking "Wealth planning e nuovi schemi di anomalia ai fini di antiriciclaggio" conference, a comparative research with a focus on red flag indicators and anomaly schemes
- Support lawyers with AML procedures and develop internal AML knowledge and best practices throughout the firm
AML OFFICER - WHOLESALE BANKING
ING BANK N.V.
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Took the Bank's oath and completed the related training
- Kick-off meeting participation and preparing complete CDD due diligence packages
- Liaised with various internal and external stakeholders
- Client communication and document negotiation
- Professional assessment of operational and compliance risks associated with the client's portfolio
SELF - EMPLOYED CONSULTANT
UNIPOLPAY S.p.A.
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Assisted a Fintech bank in constructing their AML policy from the ground up
PWC S.p.A.
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Performed KYC due diligence on behalf of a client
- Provided advisory services
KYC ANALYST - GLOBAL SUBSIDIARY COVERAGE
DEUTSCHE BANK S.p.A.
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Performed know your client (KYC) due diligence per EU's 4th AMLD, BaFin requirements, 231/2007 Legislative decree, and the Bank's KYC policy
- Completed end-to-end Regular reviews (RRs) within the review cycle timeframes and during the remediation process for the Bank of Italy (RR 2019)
AML OFFICER
FIDOR S.p.A. FIDUCIARIA OREFICI
02.2018 - 12.2018
- Ensured compliance with anti-money laundering laws, FATCA and CRS
- Prepared beneficial owner statements and documentation
- Know Your Customer (KYC) due diligence verification of clients
LEGAL INTERN
INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANISATION (ILO) - UNITED NATIONS
09.2015 - 01.2016
- Performed comparative analyses on legal frameworks and practices of different ILO Member States
- Conducted research and assisted in technical backstopping on the "Strengthening Social Dialogue" project
LECTURER
YOUTH EDUCATIONAL FORUM
01.2013 - 10.2014
- Taught law at a local high school biweekly as part of the "Street Law program" - USAID project
- Organized simulation mock trials and simulated negotiations
PARALEGAL
LAW OFFICE JANKOVIKJ
06.2011 - 11.2011
- Conducted legal research and drafted legal documents; contracts, lawsuits, and legal requests
- Assisted in the courtroom preparation
- Ensured that the firm's activities met international regulation standards
Education
CAMS Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist -
ACAMS
03-2025
Master of Laws - Master in International Relations And Law
Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore, Milan
Milan, Italy03-2016
LLB - Law
SS. Cyril And Methodius University of Skopje
Skopje North Macedonia10-2013
Skills
- Regulatory Knowledge
- Legal Analysis
- Document Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance Reporting
- Skilled in Team Dynamics
- Versatile Team Player
- Risk Assessment
- Performance Evaluation
- AML Compliance Expertise
- Enhanced due diligence
- Sanctions screening
- Know your customer
- Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
- Due diligence
Yoga, Free diving
Yoga, Free diving
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian
Advanced (C1)
Macedonian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Croatian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Certification
Proficient user (C2) University of Cambridge (ESOL Examination)
CPE - Certificate of Proficiency in English
Timeline
AML/COMPLIANCE CONSULTANT
PARENTE & PARTNERS SRL
03.2024 - Current
HEAD OF AML
VICARI AVVOCATI
05.2023 - 03.2024
AML OFFICER - WHOLESALE BANKING
ING BANK N.V.
04.2022 - 04.2023
SELF - EMPLOYED CONSULTANT
UNIPOLPAY S.p.A.
01.2022 - 03.2022
PWC S.p.A.
11.2020 - 03.2021
KYC ANALYST - GLOBAL SUBSIDIARY COVERAGE
DEUTSCHE BANK S.p.A.
08.2019 - 08.2020
AML OFFICER
FIDOR S.p.A. FIDUCIARIA OREFICI
02.2018 - 12.2018
LEGAL INTERN
INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANISATION (ILO) - UNITED NATIONS
09.2015 - 01.2016
LECTURER
YOUTH EDUCATIONAL FORUM
01.2013 - 10.2014
PARALEGAL
LAW OFFICE JANKOVIKJ
06.2011 - 11.2011
Proficient user (C2) University of Cambridge (ESOL Examination)
CPE - Certificate of Proficiency in English
CAMS Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist -
ACAMS
Master of Laws - Master in International Relations And Law
Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore, Milan
LLB - Law
SS. Cyril And Methodius University of Skopje
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