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Amir Ghorbani

Tallinn

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented Operation and Payment Specialist with extensive experience in AML, KYC compliance, and customer relationship management across the fin tech and technology sectors. Proven track record of improving payment operations, enhancing system uptime, and driving project management success. Passionate about leveraging data analytics and blockchain technology to streamline operations and ensure regulatory compliance.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Fraud and Payment Specialist

AI MIND OU
08.2023 - Current
  • Spearheaded enhancement of payment operations in Scandinavia, Turkey, and LATAM, lifting acceptance rates from 30% to 75% through strategic partnerships and process optimization.
  • Led integration of new Payment Service Providers (PSPs), significantly boosting KYC compliance and fraud detection capabilities with advanced tools like Chainalysis and LexisNexis.
  • Pioneered arobust compliance framework that minimized financial risks and upheld stringent AML policies, contributing to a secure and trustworthy payment environment.

Senior Operations and Payment Specialist

Guardarian OÜ
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Engineered a 99.9% system uptime and bolstered team cohesion, achieving a 95% employee retention rate by implementing effective operations monitoring and team management strategies.
  • Forged successful collaborations with major PSPs, enhancing service delivery by 25% and identifying system improvements that reduced bugs by 30% and cut operational expenses by 15%.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction with timely and accurate processing of various payment methods. ( Trust pilot : 4.5)

Fraud and Payment Agent

Yolo Group
03.2022 - 09.2022

• Oversaw real-time transaction monitoring on Blockchain and conducted AML screenings, mitigating risks and ensuring compliance.( Chainalysis Reactor , KYT )
• Partnered with financial service providers like Luqapay, Pix Payment, Pinbank, and Skrill to streamline payment and fraud-related channels.
• CDD/EDD, evaluating KYC cases and taking necessary actions.

Operations Specialist

ZITICITY OÜ
02.2021 - 03.2022

• Orchestrated the onboarding of 200+ merchants, customers, and couriers, achieving 100% compliance with KYB and KYC processes.
• Supervised 80+ couriers, achieving a 98% on-time delivery rate, and resolved 90% of customer inquiries within the first 24 hours.

Operation Specialist ( Payment)

ASAN PARDAKHT
02.2017 - 07.2020

• Coordinating Payment team.
• Defining and assisted to team in improving product KPIs.
• Processes customer payouts
• Meetings were held every quarter to align and update the management team on product status

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Architecture

Khavaran University
Iran
04.2017

Skills

  • Transaction monitoring (Chain analysis - LexisNexis)
  • Payment Processing ( Bank Transfer, Card Payment, Crypto)
  • Know Your Customer Specialist (KYC)
  • Audit Procedures ( Estonia, Malta, Curacao, Germany)
  • Payment System Integration ( Fiat, Crypto)
  • Anti-Money Laundering and Suspicious transaction activity

Certification

  • Chainalysis Reactor Certification (CRC), 2024
  • Cryptocurrency Fundamentals Certification (CCFC), 2023
  • Credit Risk Management, New York Institute of Finance, 2023
  • Chainalysis KYT Certification, 2024

Timeline

Senior Fraud and Payment Specialist

AI MIND OU
08.2023 - Current

Senior Operations and Payment Specialist

Guardarian OÜ
08.2022 - 08.2023

Fraud and Payment Agent

Yolo Group
03.2022 - 09.2022

Operations Specialist

ZITICITY OÜ
02.2021 - 03.2022

Operation Specialist ( Payment)

ASAN PARDAKHT
02.2017 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Architecture

Khavaran University
Amir Ghorbani