Gorana Popov

Served as primary 1LOD escalation point for 25 KYC analysts, handling complex and high-risk KYC cases requiring senior judgement and EDD. Conducted enhanced risk assessments for PEPs, SOEs, adverse media cases, and complex ownership structures.

Conducted periodic KYC reviews and CDD assessments for clients in the alternative investment sector, identifying material changes to risk profiles, PEP status, adverse media, and beneficial ownership. Analyzed corporate structures and UBOs to maintain accurate KYC records.

Conducted KYC and CDD reviews for new clients during onboarding and performed Enhanced Due Diligence on higher-risk relationships. Reviewed corporate structures, beneficial ownership, and supporting documentation, and performed periodic reviews and remediation of existing client files.

Provided administrative support within a human resources company.

Performed KYC and due diligence reviews in line with regulatory and internal requirements. Reviewed customer transactions and behaviour against expected profiles and documented Source of Funds and Source of Wealth.

Reviewed 150+ identity documents daily, consistently exceeding the daily target, validated identification data using internal and external sources, and escalated high-risk or non-compliant records to AML.

Performed senior administrative duties within a state administration office.

Provided legal administrative support and assisted with legal tasks in public-sector institutions.

Completed a legal internship within Croatian public-sector institutions.

Master's degree in Law from the University of Rijeka.

Professional certification in sanctions compliance.

General Course on Intellectual Property (DL-101) from the World Intellectual Property Organization.

Certificate in Compliance (AML/KYC) from the International Compliance Association.