With 7+ years of progressive experience in Financial Crime Prevention, I specialize in the intersection of Fintech and Investment Fund compliance, with a strong focus on AML, KYC, CDD, fraud prevention, and risk management.
I’ve built my career in financial crime prevention and due diligence with a focus on getting the balance right between efficiency and regulatory integrity. I’m comfortable working at scale—managing 150+ fund portfolios, completing 800+ quality reviews each month, and supporting the onboarding of approximately 150 clients daily—while maintaining a strong focus on accuracy and compliance. This approach has contributed to zero audit failures and consistently high-quality outcomes in demanding, high-volume environments.
What I bring to the table:
✓ Proven Reliability: A track record of success at industry leaders like OneRoyal, MUFG Investor Services and eToro.
✓ Up-to-Date Expertise: Specialized knowledge in AML, CTF, and Sanctions, backed by an MBA, CySEC Advanced Certification, and recent certifications in International Economic Sanctions and CDD.
✓ Tech-Forward Approach: Expert-level proficiency in World-Check, SumSub, Jira, Zendesk, Salesforce, Geneva, and Mantra.
I bring a practical, risk-focused approach to identifying complex financial crime patterns, helping organizations protect their clients, maintain regulatory compliance and safeguard their financial and reputational risk.
Κώστας Μηνά
@kostasmina
Financial Crime Prevention professional with 7+ years’ experience in AML, KYC/CDD, EDD, Transaction Monitoring and financial crime risk.
CyprusExperience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Back-Office KYC Specialist/Client Onboarding
One Royal
Apr 2026 - Present (6 months)
Conducts AML/KYC verification and risk-based customer due diligence using FXBO, SumSub, Jira and Zendesk platforms. Reviews and validates client documentation, maintains accurate records, and contributes to SOP improvements.
Client Due Diligence Associate
MUFG Investor Services
Oct 2024 - Jan 2026 (1 year 3 months)
Conducted in-depth analysis of investor reports and fund literature to identify operational and liquidity risks. Prepared and escalated Client Risk Assessment Forms and Verification Checklists for 150+ funds, ensuring regulatory compliance.
Financial Crime Specialist for SMEs
Vivid Money
May 2024 - Oct 2024 (5 months)
Prevented money laundering, terrorism financing, fraud, and sanctions violations through daily due diligence and transaction monitoring for SME clients. Met KPI targets including SLA adherence and response time benchmarks.
Monitored customer transactions daily using automated systems, identifying potential AML risks and suspicious behavior. Applied advanced analytics to evaluate risk levels and escalate cases in line with AML, KYC, Sanctions, and CTF regulations.
Evaluated accuracy of KYC verification processes and reviewed agent performance. Managed approximately 800 monthly reviews, conducting data analysis and reporting on quality metrics.
Handled client onboarding for an average of 150 clients daily, reviewing and verifying documentation with zero audit failures. Trained new colleagues across global offices to ensure consistent KYC standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
KYC & CDD
KYC & CDD, Compliance
Completed certification in KYC & CDD in 2025.
International Economic Sanctions
International Economic Sanctions, Financial Crime
Completed certification in International Economic Sanctions in 2025.
Fund Industry Regulatory Framework
Fund Industry Regulatory Framework, Fund Regulation
Completed certification in Fund Industry Regulatory Framework in 2024.
AML in the Regulated Sector
AML in the Regulated Sector, Anti-Money Laundering
Completed certification in AML in the Regulated Sector in 2023.
CySEC
CySEC Advanced Certificate, Financial Regulation
Completed the CySEC Advanced Certificate in 2023.
MBA
MBA, Business Administration
Earned an MBA in Business Administration in 2018.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
Cyprus
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