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Kurt Laferla

@kurtlaferla

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AML/CFT consultant and compliance leader with strong data analysis skills.

Malta

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking senior compliance or MLRO roles where I can lead AML/CFT programs, improve controls, mentor teams, liaise with regulators, and support compliant business growth within regulated industries like iGaming or payments.

I am an AML/CFT and compliance consultant with extensive experience in payments, iGaming regulatory compliance, transaction monitoring and company administration. I have served as MLRO and Company Secretary across multiple gaming and corporate groups, conducted AML/RG audits, prepared licensing applications, developed training material, and led KYC/EDD/STR processes.

I combine a background in criminology and law‑enforcement coordination with hands‑on corporate governance and data analysis, having overseen transaction monitoring, regulatory reporting, and stakeholder liaison with regulators and law enforcement. I deliver pragmatic compliance programs, staff training, and operational processes that ensure regulatory adherence and protect business integrity.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Money Laundering Reporting Officer

Current

Chilling Cheetah

May 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)

Serve as MLRO, compiling customer data for FIAU reports and law‑enforcement requests, managing unusual activity escalation and implementing AML/CFT policies and training.

MLRO Duties Case Management FIAU Reporting AML

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Company Secretary

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European Alternative Dispute Resolution

Oct 2018 - Present (6 years 11 months)

Manage company administration and ensure compliance with the Companies Act while providing mandatory alternative dispute resolution services to gambling players.

Corporate Governance Regulatory Compliance Administration Record keeping

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AML/CFT Consultant

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Independent Consultant

Aug 2018 - Present (7 years 1 month)

Provide AML/CFT, regulatory compliance and licensing support to iGaming and payments clients, conducting transaction monitoring, KYC/CDD/EDD reviews and preparing STRs; deliver AML, GDPR and RG training and perform post-license audits.

AML CFT Transaction Monitoring KYC Regulatory Compliance STR Reporting GDPR)Risk Assessment

Group Director

Glorious Ventures Limited

Apr 2022 - Jun 2024 (2 years 2 months)

Directed group operations, ensured corporate compliance with MBR and statutory requirements, monitored finances and reviewed commercial agreements while preparing market entry activities for Germany.

Corporate Governance Regulatory Compliance Contract Review Stakeholder Management

Legal & Judicial Responsible Person

Gluecksfall - Player Protection Centre

Jan 2020 - Jun 2024 (4 years 5 months)

Served as Legal Responsible Person for the player protection helpline, overseeing legal and judicial obligations and supporting dispute resolution processes.

Legal Compliance Dispute Resolution Consumer Protection Case Handling

Company Secretary

Apparat Gaming

Sep 2020 - Oct 2023 (3 years 1 month)

Performed company secretarial duties and ensured corporate compliance for Apparat Gaming, maintaining statutory records and liaising with regulators.

Company Secretary Corporate Compliance Statutory Filings Administration

Corporate Administrator

Camilleri Galea Ltd

Apr 2017 - Jul 2018 (1 year 3 months)

Conducted residency and compliance checks, KYC due diligence, company incorporations, payments execution and client corporate administration.

KYC Due Diligence Company Incorporation Payments Corporate Compliance

Police Constable

Malta Police Force

Sep 2015 - Apr 2017 (1 year 7 months)

Served in Economic Crimes Unit and as EU Coordinator handling coordination for LEWP/CEPOL events, exchange programmes and national policing initiatives.

Law Enforcement Event Coordination