My Work: AML Consultant, Risk Management & Information Confidentiality Expert in Romania

I am a compliance and risk professional with over 25 years of experience across public institutions and private consulting. My work has consistently focused on protecting organizations and the financial system from financial crime, regulatory breaches, and strategic risk exposure.

Most recently, I have expanded my focus to enterprise risk management (ERM) — developing integrated frameworks that align compliance, operational risks, and business strategy across multiple jurisdictions.

Industry Expertise:

1. Big Four’s: I have extensive experience working on consultancy services and financial investigation in various sectors (financial institutions, gambling companies, real estate firms, and holding companies.). This includes leading AML audits, risk assessments and implementing tailored compliance frameworks to address AML/CFT/IS regulations and broader risk management concerns specific to each industry. My experience goes beyond Romania. I coordinated AML/CFT/IS engagements for clients in countries like Bulgaria, Moldova, the Netherlands, Mongolia, and Macedonia.
2. Public Sector (Romanian FIU)): At the FIU, I played a key role in upholding national AML/CFT regulations. This involved program verification and control actions, forensic analysis of suspected financial crimes, and delivering training to raise awareness within various sectors.
3. Law Enforcement (Romanian Intelligence Service): My work within the Intelligence Service focused on national security and classified information protection. This included conducting audits on compliance measures, developing training programs, and participating in drafting of relevant legislation.

Service Types:

• Risk Assessments & Mitigation: Led comprehensive AML/CFT and enterprise risk assessments, and developed actionable mitigation strategies tailored to each organization’s profile.
• AML/CFT Compliance Programs: Designed, implemented, and reviewed AML/CFT frameworks — covering due diligence, transaction analysis, and regulatory reporting obligations.
• AML Audits: Conducted independent AML audits to assess program effectiveness, identify gaps, and ensure alignment with local and international compliance standards.
• Investigations & Financial Analysis: Conducted forensic investigations involving money laundering, fraud, tax evasion, and broader financial crime risks.
• Training & Awareness: Delivered targeted training on AML/CFT, risk management, and compliance best practices across private and public sectors.
• Regulatory Design & International Collaboration: Contributed to drafting AML/CFT and information security legislation, and worked with international stakeholders to ensure alignment with global standards.

Recent Focus: Risk Management

In recent years, I have expanded my expertise toward enterprise risk management (ERM), applying compliance principles to broader strategic and operational risks.

One notable engagement involved developing and implementing a group-wide ERM framework for a multinational gambling company. I led the creation of centralized risk registers across multiple jurisdictions, facilitated structured risk assessments with cross-functional teams, and ensured clear reporting to executive management.

This shift complements my AML/CFT background and reinforces my ability to integrate regulatory compliance into overall business resilience strategies.