Christos Deslis
@christosdeslis
AML/CDD risk analyst specializing in investigations, sanctions screening, and SAR-ready documentation.
GreeceWhat I'm looking for
I’m an AML and financial crime professional with hands-on experience in AML investigations, sanctions and watchlist screening, SAR preparation, enhanced due diligence, fraud-related escalations, and regulatory documentation in banking and regulated fintech environments. I provide second-line review, suspicious activity assessment, and customer risk analysis with analytical judgment and clear stakeholder communication.
In my recent roles, I’ve supported complex AML and CDD cases as a primary escalation point, investigating PEP, sanctions, and global watchlist alerts using LexisNexis, Dun & Bradstreet, and Complytek. I strengthen controls through process improvement (decision templates, escalation trees, checklists), while maintaining audit-ready, evidence-based records across onboarding and high-risk offboarding workflows.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
AML/CDD Risk Analyst
Otonomee (CleverCards)
Nov 2025 - Present (7 months)
Serves as the primary escalation point for complex AML and CDD cases, performing second-line reviews and preparing evidence-based SARs for regulatory scrutiny. Investigates PEP/sanctions/watchlist alerts and conducts enhanced due diligence, reviewing up to 100 cases per day while improving consistency through decision templates and checklists.
Quality & Operations Specialist
Alpha Bank
Mar 2025 - Dec 2025 (9 months)
Managed second-level escalations for suspected fraud, high-risk activity, and sensitive cases in a digital banking environment, maintaining complete audit-ready records. Performed quality reviews of case handling, identified control weaknesses, and implemented corrective actions to reduce inconsistency and rework.
Global Mobility Coordinator
DEYAL (Larissa)
Feb 2024 - Jun 2025 (1 year 4 months)
Independently coordinated compliance-related executive engagements across multiple EU jurisdictions, strengthening regulatory research, documentation discipline, and stakeholder management. Supported cross-jurisdictional compliance coordination with a focus on accurate, well-documented casework.
Global Mobility Specialist
uButler
Mar 2022 - May 2023 (1 year 2 months)
Managed end-to-end immigration compliance processes across EMEA, ensuring adherence to Dutch immigration regulations and relevant EU directives. Liaised with legal counsel, authorities, and internal stakeholders to resolve complex cases and strengthen cross-border regulatory communication.
Education
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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
LL.M, Law and Politics of International Security
Pursuing an LL.M. in Law and Politics of International Security at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, expected to complete in 2026.
University of Crete
Bachelor of Science, Political Science
2016 - 2020
Grade: High Honours
Completed a BSc in Political Science at the University of Crete (High Honours) from 2016 to 2020.
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