Biography

Dorina has an extensive experience in corporate and regulatory compliance, risk management, and policy development, with a particular focus on client onboarding, banking sector, sanctions and corporate governance. A seasoned professional with over a decade of managerial experience in the banking sector, including working with international banking practices. Skilled in navigating complex legal frameworks and ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards across multinational environments.

Relevant Experience

  • Corporate Compliance and Risk Management: ensuring that all corporate processes and procedures are fully aligned with local and international regulatory standards, particularly focusing on anti-money laundering (AML) laws, sanctions regulations, and comprehensive risk management practices. Identifying potential risks and ensure that businesses remain in full compliance with evolving AML legislation and are protected from financial crime risks.
  • Sanctions Compliance Expertise: In-depth knowledge of global sanctions regulations (OFAC, EU, UN, etc.) and ability to implement effective screening process.
  • Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Proficient in analysing sanctions screening results, identifying risks, and taking appropriate mitigation measures.
  • Data Analysis: Strong ability to interpret large datasets and identify potential sanctions violations through detailed screening processes.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Experience working closely with legal, finance, and corporate teams to ensure a coordinated response to sanctions compliance issues.
  • Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in reviewing and verifying sanctions hits to ensure correct interpretation and action.
  • Banking Sector: Extensive experience in banking sector, having held managing roles at Raiffeisen Bank Albania, Société Generale Albania, National Commercial Bank , and with a focus on leadership, compliance, risk management, business development, and operational excellence, successfully led multiple branches and teams, ensuring regulatory adherence while driving business growth.

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