Ksenia Li
@kseniali
Highly skilled AML/KYC analyst with financial crime prevention expertise.
What I'm looking for
I am a highly skilled and detail-oriented AML/KYC analyst with extensive experience in financial crime prevention, regulatory compliance, and customer due diligence. My business-minded approach and excellent financial acumen enable me to manage high-risk customer profiles effectively. I thrive in collaborative environments, having worked with over 400 team members across Europe, where I have provided training and mentoring to new staff members.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills by conducting in-depth research, investigations, and reviews. My meticulous attention to detail ensures that I collate accurate and up-to-date information, which is vital for risk mitigation and compliance. I am also a confident public speaker, adept at presenting assessments to senior management and facilitating training sessions for my colleagues.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior AML & Sanctions Processing Specialist
Nordea Bank Abp
Dec 2022 - May 2025 (2 years 5 months)
Carried out due diligence and ongoing reviews for corporate customers, analyzing complex ownership structures and beneficial ownership to identify money laundering threats. Conducted investigations into PEPs, suspicious transactions, adverse media, and sanctions, providing recommendations to mitigate financial crime risks. Used internal systems for customer assessment and transaction monitoring, p
Wealth Manager
Globaleye Insurance Brokerage LLC
Jul 2020 - Jul 2021 (1 year)
Evaluated client financial status and needs to determine suitable investment, retirement, or estate planning solutions, providing advice on tax-advantaged products and inheritance planning. Developed, reviewed, and optimized investment portfolios for over 50 high-value clients based on their goals. Built relationships with introducers, growing the client base by 10%, and improved client financial
Financial Consultant
Mondial Dubai LLC
Apr 2019 - Jun 2020 (1 year 2 months)
Managed $20 million AUM for clients, conducting reviews to ensure product solutions met financial goals and advising senior staff on investment portfolios. Established client relationships, handled investment queries, and executed client preferences. Created a performance reporting template, reducing preparation time by 80%, and headed daily research and analysis on market trends, overseeing inves
Client Associate
SK Financial
Feb 2018 - Oct 2018 (8 months)
Ensured regular rebalancing of over 100 investment portfolios, selecting and researching appropriate funds and model portfolios based on client risk attitude. Prepared and managed cashflow modelling reports and produced annual review reports on portfolio performance, reducing administrative time per client by 40%. Wrote letters of recommendation with analysis and research, supporting financial pla
Paraplanner & Protection Adviser
Rosemount Financial Solutions Ltd
May 2017 - Jan 2018 (8 months)
Facilitated research for pensions, investments, and estate planning solutions, providing appropriate financial advice and writing technical recommendation reports. Collaborated with advisers and clients, conducting ongoing investment portfolio performance reviews and preparing suitability letters. Conducted initial meetings with prospective clients to provide advice on protection products.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Queen Mary University of London
MSc (Hons), Investment and Finance
2015 - 2016
Grade: Merit
Studied Investment and Finance at Queen Mary University of London. Achieved a Merit in the program.
Kingston University
BSc (Hons), Biomedical Science
2011 - 2014
Grade: 2.1
Completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Science at Kingston University. Achieved a 2.1 classification.
Tallinn Russian Lyceum
Economics and Management, Economics and Management
2008 - 2011
Grade: equivalent to 5 A Levels & 10 GCSEs
Studied Economics and Management at Tallinn Russian Lyceum. This is equivalent to 5 A Levels and 10 GCSEs.
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