Simona Stoļarova
Rīga
Summary
Financial services expert with a focus on financial crime prevention, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in analyzing complex cases and identifying risks in fast-paced banking environments. Recognized for fostering stakeholder relationships and driving organizational objectives. Committed to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior AML officer
SEB
Riga
2026.03 - Current
- Collaborated closely with Compliance, Risk, Business, and Operations teams to identify, assess, and mitigate financial crime risks.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives to raise investigation quality and team efficiency.
- Contributed to knowledge sharing through onboarding and development support.
- Adhered to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
- Delivered high-quality assessments and recommendations within strict deadlines.
AML investigator
SEB
Riga
2024.01 - 2026.03
- Investigated suspicious financial activity, researching high-value credit card transactions to identify potential fraud or money laundering.
- Collect specific financial information and verify details.
- Monitored, reviewed and analyzed customer transactions for suspicious activities.
- Conducted thorough background investigations with appropriate due diligence.
- Work with internal teams to enforce consistent AML best practices.
- Analyzed patterns to detect financial data trends and anomalies indicative of money laundering.
- Completed comprehensive PEP, sanctions and adverse media screenings using applicable protocols
Sanctions Screening Speacialist
SEB
Riga
2022.04 - 2024.01
- Processing and investigating suspected payments against anti-money laundering and sanctions.
- Investigated issues affecting group operations, prepared reports, and helped correct problems.
- Helped organizations improve department satisfaction and achieve measurable results.
- Trained new employees on company procedures.
- Communicated with staff at all organizational levels to help finalize the investigations.
Manager
Clipper Logistics
Northampton
2020.09 - 2022.01
- Monitored and evaluated performance, actioning insights to drive KPIs, regulatory compliance, and service quality.
- Oversaw employees and warehouse for safety precautions on daily basis.
- Prepared necessary data analysis of accomplished.
- Monitored fraud and disappearance of stock.
- Working under pressure with set dates.
- Increased staff motivation by introducing rewards on team and individual productivity.
Education
Bachelors in Law - Law
University of Bedfordshire
BedfordBTEC Level 3, Business (Law) - Business and Law
Northampton College
Northampton Skills
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) - ACAMS 2026
- Noziedzīgi iegūtu līdzekļu legalizācijas terorisma un proliferācijas finansēšanas novēršanas un sankciju prasību praktikā piemērošana finanšu nozarē - Compliance Baltic 2024
- Sustainability in the Financial Industry-Finanskopetens Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML/CTF) (UK)-Skillcast Group PLC 2023
- Financial Sanctions and Proliferation Financing-Skillcast Group PLC 2023
- Sanction Risk Management and Sanction investigation-Compliance Baltic 2022
Timeline
Senior AML officer
SEB
2026.03 - Current
AML investigator
SEB
2024.01 - 2026.03
Sanctions Screening Speacialist
SEB
2022.04 - 2024.01
Manager
Clipper Logistics
2020.09 - 2022.01
Bachelors in Law - Law
University of Bedfordshire
BTEC Level 3, Business (Law) - Business and Law
Northampton College