Stacie Portelli
@stacieportelli
KYC Analyst with a background in compliance, customer support, and event coordination, currently working in the crypto sector.
What I'm looking for
I am a curious and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in customer support, compliance, and event coordination. Currently, I work as a KYC Analyst at OKX (formerly Okcoin), where I conduct customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence reviews, assess risk indicators, and ensure compliance with AML and regulatory requirements. My role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to make sound risk-based decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Alongside my compliance experience, I have hands-on experience coordinating events at Camilleri’s Old Piggery, ensuring smooth operations and delivering a positive guest experience. Earlier in my career, I worked in customer-facing roles including Everyday Banking Agent at HSBC UK and Social Media Customer Support, where I contributed to process improvements, reduced response times, and supported team onboarding and training.
I am passionate about continuous learning and professional development, particularly in the areas of AML, crypto compliance, and emerging technologies, and I thrive in roles that combine structure, responsibility, and problem-solving.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
KYC Analyst responsible for conducting customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence reviews, assessing identity, residency, and source of funds/wealth to ensure compliance with AML and regulatory requirements. I review and verify documentation, investigate risk indicators, and support accurate onboarding and ongoing monitoring decisions.
Event Supervisor
Camilleri’s Old Piggery
Dec 2023 - Present (2 years 1 month)
Responsible for coordinating event calendars, managing vendors, and overseeing events to ensure smooth operations. Communicates with clients to fulfill event requirements and addresses guest needs, including managing VIP areas.
Provides customer support across social media platforms, responding to inquiries and collaborating with the team to enhance support processes. Initiates training for new team members and stays updated on product changes.
Everyday Banking Agent
HSBC UK
Mar 2019 - Jan 2022 (2 years 10 months)
Expert in customer service with a focus on resolving complaints and coaching team members. Managed a team during transitions and contributed to significant improvements in customer satisfaction scores.
Assistant Pastry Chef
Divini by Cuccagna
Jan 2019 - Mar 2019 (2 months)
Prepared high-quality desserts and assisted the head chef in kitchen tasks, contributing to a 10% increase in repeat business through innovative garnishes.
Cafe Manager
LOFT Cafe
Oct 2018 - Jan 2019 (3 months)
Managed cafe operations, ensuring customer satisfaction and collaborating on menu items that increased revenue. Oversaw inventory and staff scheduling.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Creating & Managing Multiple Discord Servers for an Online Game
Volunteer Experience, Community Management
2019 -
Activities and societies: Server setup, moderation, role configuration, member engagement
Volunteer community management involving server setup, moderation, role configuration, and member engagement.
Project Management in Volunteer Projects – EUPA
Training, Project Management
Activities and societies: Project planning, coordination, and delivery techniques for volunteer projects
Training in planning, coordinating, and delivering volunteer-led projects.
Teach Me, Lead Me, Inspire Me – Multilateral Youth Exchange – EUPA
Youth Exchange Participation, Leadership Development
2012 - 2012
Activities and societies: Leadership development workshops and peer learning sessions
Youth exchange project centered on leadership development and peer learning.
Step by Step – Youth Democracy Project – EUPA
Youth Project Participation, Civic Engagement
2012 - 2012
Activities and societies: Civic engagement activities and democratic participation workshops
Participation in a youth project focused on civic engagement and democratic participation.
Living on a Rock! – International Youth Exchange – YouthPass
Youth Exchange Participation, Intercultural Learning
2012 - 2012
Activities and societies: Cultural awareness activities, teamwork exercises, intercultural learning
International exchange promoting cultural awareness, teamwork, and intercultural learning.
O'Levels
O'Levels, Secondary Education
Completed O'Levels including English Language, Home Economics, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, and Maltese at various EQF levels.
TCTC / ECDL
European Computer Driving License (ECDL), Information Technology
2008 - 2008
Obtained European Computer Driving License (ECDL) in 2008 demonstrating competence in standard computer skills.
St John Ambulance
First Aid Certificate, First Aid
Completed First Aid training in August 2012 covering basic first aid skills and emergency response.
Institute of Tourism Studies
Certificate in Food Preparation and Service, Culinary Arts
2015 - 2016
Grade: N/A
Activities and societies: Training in basic food preparation, service techniques, and hospitality operations.
Training in basic food preparation, service techniques, and hospitality operations.
Institute of Tourism Studies
Diploma in Food Preparation and Production Operations, Culinary Arts
2016 - 2017
Grade: N/A
Activities and societies: Professional qualification in culinary production, kitchen operations, and food safety standards.
Professional qualification in culinary production, kitchen operations, and food safety standards.
Thomson Reuters
Multiple Thomson Reuters Certificates, Compliance / AML
2022 - 2022
Grade: N/A
Activities and societies: Completed compliance training covering AML requirements, insider trading prevention, ethics and compliance standards, and business gifts and entertainment policies.
Completed compliance training covering AML requirements, insider trading prevention, ethics and compliance standards, and business gifts and entertainment policies.
KnowBe4
Phish Alert Button Training, Cybersecurity Awareness
2022 - 2022
Grade: N/A
Activities and societies: Cybersecurity awareness training focused on identifying and reporting phishing and suspicious email threats.
Cybersecurity awareness training focused on identifying and reporting phishing and suspicious email threats.
New Skills Academy
Electronic Customer Service Certificate, Customer Service
2023 - 2023
Grade: N/A
Activities and societies: Focused on delivering effective customer support through digital channels, with emphasis on communication, professionalism, and service quality.
Focused on delivering effective customer support through digital channels, with emphasis on communication, professionalism, and service quality.
New Skills Academy
Digital Marketing Certificate, Digital Marketing
2023 - 2023
Grade: N/A
Activities and societies: Comprehensive overview of digital marketing fundamentals, including social media, content marketing, SEO, and online branding.
Comprehensive overview of digital marketing fundamentals, including social media, content marketing, SEO, and online branding.
New Skills Academy
Events Management Certificate, Events Management
2023 - 2023
Grade: N/A
Activities and societies: Covered event planning, logistics, budgeting, risk management, and coordination of live events.
Covered event planning, logistics, budgeting, risk management, and coordination of live events.
Udemy
Social Media Ethics Certificate, Social Media / Ethics
2023 - 2023
Grade: N/A
Activities and societies: Explored ethical standards, responsible content creation, data protection, and professional conduct across social media platforms.
Explored ethical standards, responsible content creation, data protection, and professional conduct across social media platforms.
Udemy
Community Management Workshop Certificate, Community Management
2023 - 2023
Grade: N/A
Activities and societies: Training in building, moderating, and engaging online communities, including conflict management and communication strategies.
Training in building, moderating, and engaging online communities, including conflict management and communication strategies.
ACAMS
AML Foundations for Cryptoasset and Blockchain, Anti-Money Laundering
2023 - 2023
Grade: N/A
Activities and societies: N/A
Focused on AML risks specific to cryptoassets and blockchain technology, including typologies, compliance challenges, and regulatory frameworks.
ACAMS
KYC Foundations, KYC
2024 - 2024
Grade: N/A
Activities and societies: Foundational training in Know Your Customer principles, covering customer identification, verification, risk assessment, and regulatory expectations.
Foundational training in Know Your Customer principles, covering customer identification, verification, risk assessment, and regulatory expectations.
ACAMS
KYC Intermediate, KYC
2025 - 2025
Completed a recognized training program covering advanced customer due diligence and Know Your Customer (KYC) practices. The course provided in-depth knowledge of risk-based approaches to client onboarding, identification and verification procedures, ongoing monitoring, and enhanced due diligence for higher-risk customers, aligned with current AML/CFT regulatory expectations.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Social media
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