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Nelly Shkhikyan

@nellyshkhikyan

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Compliance analyst specializing in KYC, AML, CDD/EDD for crypto businesses.

Armenia

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a compliance role in crypto/finance where I can lead KYC/AML programs, improve onboarding processes, and use tools like Sumsub and Elliptic to mitigate financial crime while growing into greater responsibility.

I am a Compliance Analyst with focused experience in KYC, AML, CDD/EDD and transaction monitoring within the crypto industry. I have implemented KYC guidelines, developed risk scoring models, and created escalation workflows to improve onboarding and compliance effectiveness.

My practical experience includes using Sumsub and Elliptic for identity verification, sanctions and PEP screening, transaction monitoring, and fraud detection, alongside performing EDD and OSINT investigations. I have supported onboarding processes and reviewed user profiles and documents across multiple roles.

I hold a Bachelor of Business Management and multiple industry certifications (ACAMS, Elliptic, Sumsub). I seek to apply my analytical skills, regulatory knowledge, and tooling experience to strengthen compliance programs and reduce financial crime risk.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Crypto Compliance Analyst

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FreedX

Feb 2025 - Present (8 months)

Lead KYC/KYB and AML compliance activities, implementing risk scoring models, escalation workflows, and verification processes to improve onboarding accuracy and fraud detection.

KYC AML Risk Scoring Sumsub Elliptic Transaction Monitoring EDD

Contact KYC Specialist

ACX Compliance

Apr 2024 - Feb 2025 (10 months)

Managed end-to-end user onboarding via Sumsub and Retool, reviewed documents and AML screenings, and performed EDD and OSINT investigations to ensure regulatory compliance.

Sumsub Retool KYC Document Review EDD OSINT PEP Screening

Financial Analyst

Cognaize

Sep 2022 - Apr 2024 (1 year 7 months)

Analyzed financial statements for risk evaluation and compliance checks and tested AI-driven financial analysis tools to ensure data accuracy and regulatory alignment.

Financial Analysis Risk Analysis Regulatory Compliance Financial Reporting

Finance Intern

Gazprom

Jun 2023 - Jul 2023 (1 month)

Supported finance team tasks, gaining exposure to financial processes and compliance during a summer internship focused on finance operations.

Financial Analysis Financial Reporting Compliance Support Excel

Business Development Specialist

Maskex Global

Oct 2021 - May 2022 (7 months)

Promoted crypto exchange services B2C and B2B, supported onboarding using Sumsub and Elliptic, and contributed to development of KYC guidelines and risk scoring processes.