Interested in roles where I leverage my legal expertise in a dynamic environment, focusing on solving compliance and regulatory challenges in the finance and tech sector.
Waridah Makena
@waridahmakena
Legal and compliance | Anti-Money Laundering | Data Protection | Artificial Intelligence
What I'm looking for
Helping businesses navigate complex regulatory landscapes in Crypto, AI, and Data Protection
🔑 Key Expertise:
✅Global Compliance Solutions (Africa, Europe, US, South Korea)
✅Crypto AML & Financial Crime Prevention
✅AI Governance and Ethical Technology Frameworks
📮Why Work With Me?
My approach offers a holistic and tailored solution that reduces your business risk while maintaining your growth.
⚡Your Success, My Priority
I focus on understanding your unique business challenges and goals. My tailored solutions are designed to help you navigate regulatory complexities while maintaining your innovation edge.
⚡Compliance That Empowers Growth
I align with your mission to prioritize compliance, ensuring your business meets all relevant regulatory requirements. My strategies are built to reduce risk and enhance operational efficiency.
⚡Proven Expertise, Real Results
With a track record of success in crypto, AI, and data compliance, I bring the expertise needed to draft policy and implement practical, actionable, and results-driven governance, risk and compliance programs.
⚡Continuous Partnership
Compliance is an ongoing journey. I provide dedicated support to help your business adapt to evolving regulations, emerging risks, and new opportunities in the fast-changing regulatory environment.
🏆 Specializations:
✅Crypto AML Audits (FATF, MiCA, SEC Compliance)
✅On-Chain Transaction Monitoring
✅AI Bias & Fairness Audits
✅Data Protection Compliance (GDPR, Kenya DPA)
Feel free to connect and chat if these topics interest you.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Adverse media Investigator
Research Firm
Mar 2025 - Present (3 months)
Investigating adverse media for AML and M&A deals
Team Leader
Center for AI and Digital Policy
Sep 2023 - Apr 2025 (1 year 7 months)
Leading initiatives in AI governance and compliance, focusing on ethical technology frameworks and regulatory challenges in the crypto space.
Research Group Member
Center for AI and Digital Policy
Jan 2024 - Feb 2024 (1 month)
Participating in research initiatives focused on AI governance and compliance, contributing to policy recommendations and frameworks.
Legal and Compliance Researcher
Bitrefill
Mar 2023 - Sep 2023 (6 months)
Conducting legal research and compliance analysis in cryptocurrency law, focusing on AML compliance and data protection regulations.
Data Science Mentee
TechUp Africa
Feb 2023 - Aug 2023 (6 months)
Engaged in data science mentorship, developing skills in data analysis and machine learning applications in financial services.
Program Officer
Committee on Fiscal Studies
Aug 2022 - Apr 2023 (8 months)
Oversaw fiscal studies programs, analyzing data and providing insights on economic policies and their implications.
Research Assistant
United Nations
Aug 2021 - Apr 2023 (1 year 8 months)
Assisted in research on the effects of foreign debt on human rights, contributing to reports and policy recommendations.
FinTech Research Analyst
CFTE - Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship
Sep 2021 - Jan 2022 (4 months)
Conducted research on fintech trends and innovations, analyzing their impact on financial services and regulatory compliance.
Legal and Compliance Intern
Global Citizenship Foundation
Aug 2020 - Feb 2021 (6 months)
Supported legal and compliance efforts, assisting in research and documentation related to international law and human rights.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Quantic School of Business and Technology
Master of Business Administration, International Business
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Laws, Law
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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