Joanna Lauren

Managed a cross-location delivery for a new license with a hard compliance deadline and delivered on time; supported onboarding of new teams and improved remote team processes to accelerate ramp-up.

Translated stakeholder requirements into PRDs and delivered an insurance product from scratch through to completion, prioritizing features and coordinating cross-functional teams to meet deadlines.

Ensured regulatory compliance and maintained a robust risk control framework. Acted as financial crime SME during US market expansion and managed transfer of the Business Onboarding team to Lithuania while streamlining KYC/AML workflows.

Performed comprehensive KYC and risk assessments for new and existing clients, investigated suspicious transactions, and ensured compliance with AML, FATCA and sanctions requirements.

Analyzed operational data to identify risks and growth prospects, developed action plans, and facilitated implementation across cross-functional teams to improve business processes.

Managed a portfolio of B2B and B2C accounts, implemented branch projects that improved quality and productivity, and ensured regulatory compliance.

Master of Science in Corporate Finance completed in 2017.

Bachelor of Arts in International Business with study abroad semesters at University of Valencia (Fall 2015) and SKEMA Business School (Fall 2016).