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Carolina Maria BATISTA CHAMBEL

@carolinamariabatista

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Investigation specialist in risk, KYC and international development with data skills.

Ireland

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles combining KYC/risk compliance and data-driven investigations within mission-driven organizations where I can apply analytical, field and project management experience to improve compliance and social impact.

I am an investigation specialist focused on KYC, risk and fraud prevention, with hands-on experience in international development, research and project management across Europe and Latin America. I combine analytical rigor (Python, Power BI, MySQL, Excel) with field experience in humanitarian and community-led housing projects to deliver compliant, impact-driven solutions.

My background includes roles at Amazon (Risk & Compliance/KYC), TECHO International (research, grant proposals and project delivery), EU institutions (research & innovation policy) and multiple fellowships in AI ethics and leadership. I bring multidisciplinary teamwork, stakeholder engagement, and strong communication skills to drive secure, equitable and sustainable outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Investigation Specialist

Current

Amazon

Mar 2025 - Present (9 months)

Specialized in KYC and fraud investigations, conducting customer due diligence and complex regulatory analysis to mitigate money-laundering and financial fraud risks and protect company assets.

KYC Fraud Investigation Regulatory Due Diligence Risk Assessment Case Management SQL

International Cooperation Officer

Techo International

Sep 2023 - Mar 2024 (6 months)

Researched and developed grant proposals for innovative, sustainable social housing projects, managed budgets, partnerships, surveys and field deployments to deliver climate-resilient housing solutions in Latin America.

Project Management Monitoring & Evaluation Budget Management Survey Design Stakeholder Engagement Fieldwork Data Analysis

EU Bluebook Trainee

European Union

Mar 2022 - Jul 2022 (4 months)

Supported research & innovation policy alignment with the UN SDGs under Horizon Europe, produced dissemination/catalogue materials, monitored KPIs and engaged stakeholders for impact and exploitation.

Policy Analysis Communication KPIs Stakeholder Engagement Reporting

Support Assistant

British Red Cross

Sep 2019 - Aug 2020 (11 months)

Provided frontline support to refugees and asylum seekers, delivering needs assessments, casework, referrals, destitution fund management and community engagement during COVID-19 response.

Casework Crisis Management Community Engagement Advocacy Database Management

Junior Adviser

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Sep 2017 - Aug 2018 (11 months)

Covered AU-related political and economic diplomacy, drafted reports, supported Portuguese trade missions and produced an investment guide to facilitate Portuguese companies' engagement in Ethiopia and East Africa.

Reporting Economic Diplomacy Research Market Analysis event support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

CESAE - Data Analytics Training Program

Certificate (Data Analytics Training Program), Data Analytics

2024 - 2025

Attended a Data Analytics training program covering Python, Power BI, Excel and MySQL.

Transparency International School on Integrity

Certificate, Integrity / Anti-corruption

2021 - 2021

Completed training at the Transparency International School on Integrity.

ESADE Business School (Ramon Llull University)

Certificate (Investment Skills / Stock Market Programme), Investment / Finance

2020 - 2020

Completed an Investment Skills / Stock Market programme covering market organisation, financial statement analysis and valuation methods.

Queen's University Belfast, William J Clinton Leadership Institute

Certificate (Leadership and Negotiation Programme), Leadership / Negotiation

2020 - 2020

Completed a Leadership and Negotiation programme at the William J Clinton Leadership Institute.

University of Lisbon, Faculty of Psychology

Master Degree in Psychology, Psychology (Educational, Career and Business Psychology)

2007 - 2013

Grade: 18/20 (thesis)

Activities and societies: Thesis: "Metacognitive Knowledge in Writing: ninth grade students' perspectives"; empirical and qualitative research; psychological assessment and career counselling training.

Completed a Master Degree in Psychology with focus on educational, career and business psychology; thesis on metacognitive knowledge in writing (grade 18/20).