Career & Expertise

Over 18 years of professional experience in Risk Management and Financial Security.
Over the past decade, I have held key leadership positions in the banking and fintech sectors. My work focuses on building multidisciplinary teams and implementing comprehensive regulatory compliance programs that ensure organizational resilience in a dynamic international environment.

Strategic Leadership and Operational Precision
I have pioneered large-scale projects in critical areas of financial security:

• AML/CFT & Sanctions: Implementing corporate frameworks to combat money laundering and ensure strict sanctions control.

• KYC & Customer Due Diligence: Optimizing identification and verification processes (CDD/EDD).

• Fraud Risk Management: Developing sophisticated systems for monitoring and investigating financial fraud.
  

Contribution to the Professional Community
As Co-founder and Chairman of the Bulgarian Association of Financial Crime Prevention Experts (BAAFCE), I dedicate my efforts to fostering international cooperation and the exchange of best practices across Southeast Europe. My role is to bridge the gap between operational experience and regulatory expertise, transforming complex requirements into functional business solutions.

Synergy Between Practice and Academia
In my capacity as a PhD candidate focused on systemic risk assessment, I integrate academic precision with real-world business strategies. I believe that effective compliance is not merely an administrative process, but an active instrument for preventing financial crime and managing emerging risks.