Alicja Witkowska

Conducted in-depth quality reviews of AML files to ensure regulatory compliance and procedural accuracy. Provided coaching and technical mentoring to junior team members, strengthening team capabilities in compliance and risk evaluation. Acted as a point of reference for complex regulatory and procedural queries, enhancing internal controls awareness.

Managed day-to-day operations including workload allocation, quality control, and oversight of team's communications with designated clients. Conducted Investor Onboarding in accordance with procedures and regulations. Handled audit requests from external and internal parties, ensuring complete and timely responses.

Led project teams managing KYC remediation and client onboarding, reporting progress and risk issues to senior management. Prepared detailed reports tracking team performance metrics and provided feedback to team members to secure necessary improvements to case quality. Assisted with external audit requests by cooperating with various stakeholders, retrieving evidence and explaining KYC process.

Oversaw the team, managing and allocating workload. Acted as an escalation point for complex client cases, coordinating closely with internal stakeholders. Delivered compliance trainings and technical mentorship to new members of the team.

Performed quality assurance checks on KYC activities performed by team members upon all different types of entities to ensure they are meeting the highest standards expected, based on regulations, policies and internal controls. Performed KYC reviews for numerous types of entities (private operating companies, SPVs, mutual and hedge funds, commercial banks, foundations and trusts, etc.) for differ

Provided full KYC for onboarding clients and conducting cyclic reviews. Assessed AML risk scoring based on information found in internal and external sources. Performed verification of entities based on available documents and searched for necessary information on the Internet and in dedicated databases.

Pursued advanced studies in English Philology, focusing on linguistic theories, literary analysis, and cultural contexts. Developed critical thinking and research skills through in-depth academic work.

Completed a Bachelor's degree in English Philology with a specialization in Spanish, gaining proficiency in both languages. Engaged in comprehensive studies of linguistics, literature, and cultural aspects of English and Spanish-speaking regions.