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Elena Putzu

@elenaputzu

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Senior Compliance and AML professional with deep VFA and regulatory expertise.

Italy

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior compliance roles where I can lead AML/CFT programs, manage licensing and regulatory relations, and balance compliance with commercial goals in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

I am a Senior Compliance Manager and AML specialist with extensive experience advising and supporting licensed entities across Virtual Financial Assets, corporate and financial services, banking and payments, fiduciary, securitisation, funds and listings. I have led licensing projects, implemented governance and administrative frameworks, and balanced compliance requirements with business needs while acting as Member of the Board and deputy MLRO.

My hands-on work includes transaction monitoring, AML/CTF and fraud investigations, SAR submissions, policy development and regulatory liaison across European jurisdictions. I deliver practical compliance solutions, manage high-risk clients, and support process optimization while providing strategic oversight to boards and stakeholders.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Compliance & AML Advisor

Current

Elena Putzu Compliance and AML Consultancy Services

Jul 2025 - Present (2 months)

Provide specialized compliance and AML advisory services to corporate clients and firms, supporting licensing processes and ongoing regulatory adherence with a focus on Virtual Financial Assets and financial services sectors.

AML Licensing VFA Compliance Corporate Services Policy Implementation Advisory Services

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Senior Compliance Officer

Current

Yield App Srl

Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Assess transaction monitoring alerts and lead AML/CTF and fraud investigations, submit SARs, update compliance policies for European jurisdictions, and ensure adherence to Virtual Financial Assets regulations.

Transaction Monitoring AML Investigations Policy Updates Compliance Reporting Fraud Detection

Compliance, Transaction Monitoring Analyst

Binance Italy

Jan 2023 - Feb 2024 (1 year 1 month)

Investigated transaction monitoring alerts end-to-end, identified suspicious activity patterns, managed AML/CTF and fraud investigations, and liaised with law enforcement and internal teams to escalate cases.

Transaction Monitoring AML Investigations SARs Data Analysis Fraud Investigation Escalation Management AML

Compliance Manager

Zeta Corporate & Management Services Limited

Apr 2016 - Dec 2022 (6 years 8 months)

Led compliance and AML functions including regulatory monitoring, license application project management, and reporting investigation results to the Board; acted as Deputy MLRO and optimized AML policies and procedures across the group.

AML CFT Regulatory Compliance Transaction Monitoring Policy Development Stakeholder Management