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Dascha Potapova

@daschapotapova

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I lead AML remediation, regulatory compliance, and financial crime risk management for international banks.

Germany

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What I'm looking for

I'm open to relocation to Singapore and international roles in global financial crimes and compliance, where I can lead AML remediation, regulatory engagement, and risk management.

At Westpac Europe, I lead the Financial Crime function as Senior Manager and Deputy MLRO, appointed vis-à-vis BaFin. I remediated approximately 90% of external audit findings within five months and implemented an AML-compliant customer onboarding framework.

Previously at KPMG, I delivered AML audit and advisory services for international banks, covering AML/CFT risk assessments, KYC, transaction monitoring, SAR escalation, and regulatory reviews. My legal background supports practical, independent work in high-pressure supervisory environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Financial Crime Senior Manager & Deputy MLRO

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Westpac Europe GmbH

Apr 2025 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Officially appointed Deputy MLRO vis-à-vis BaFin, independently leading the Financial Crime function. Led regulatory remediation programs, remediated ~90% of external audit findings within five months, and implemented a new AML-compliant customer onboarding framework.

AML CTF Financial Crime Risk Management Regulatory Compliance Regulatory Remediation KYC Transaction Monitoring Gap Analysis Policy Implementation Stakeholder Management Data Analysis Microsoft Office

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Frankfurt School of Finance and Management

Master of Laws, Banking and Capital Markets Law

2023 -

Grade: 2.0

Pursuing a Master of Banking and Capital Markets Law (L.L.M.) with a current grade of 2.0.

Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf

Magistra Iuris, Law

2015 - 2020

Completed law studies culminating in the First State Examination in Law and Magistra Iuris, with a focus on German and International Private and Procedural Law.