Diana Vatafu
@dianavatafu
AML/KYC Compliance Specialist driving fraud prevention and process improvements.
SpainWhat I'm looking for
I am an AML/KYC Compliance Specialist with over three years of professional experience in financial crime prevention, enhanced due diligence (EDD), and regulatory compliance, most recently at Amazon in Barcelona. I have refined EDD procedures, optimized KYC quality audit methods, and analyzed transaction patterns to accelerate fraud detection, delivering measurable improvements such as a 10% enhancement in audit results.
I combine strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and attention to data privacy to protect organizational integrity and marketplace trust. I am results-driven and detail-oriented, with proven experience in process improvement, transaction monitoring, and investigator-led identity verification during onboarding.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Refined EDD procedures and KYC audit methods to uncover complex regulatory risks and improve compliance review efficiency, driving a 10% improvement in audit outcomes and accelerating fraud discovery through transaction trend analysis.
Executed independent photo/video identity verification and multi-source identity validation during seller onboarding to increase compliance accuracy and protect the marketplace from fraudulent accounts while maintaining data privacy standards.
Guest Experience Manager
Gates Hotel Barcelona
Sep 2017 - Nov 2021 (4 years 2 months)
Coordinated front desk and cross-department operations to streamline guest check-in and service flow, launched personalized guest initiatives that increased TripAdvisor ranking by 30%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Titu Maiorescu University
Law Degree, Law
Earned a Law degree with general studies, graduating in June 1998.
Spiru Haret National College
Bachelor Degree, General Studies
Completed secondary education with a general studies focus, graduating in June 1994.
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Location
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