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Where others see chaos, I see structure. My role is to bring clarity, confidence, and peace of mind where it's needed most. When we work together, I'm not just your service provider – I'm your partner, fully invested in every detail.
Expert Giedrė Soares
As an AML/CTF and sanctions compliance specialist, Giedrė has over 14 years of experience in the financial sector, including more than 8 years in hands-on regulatory compliance. Her expertise extends beyond AML/CTF to include insurance, microloans, and other financial services, giving her a broad and in-depth understanding of the industry.
Giedrė has successfully developed, implemented, and improved AML/CTF and sanctions programs across various electronic money and payment institutions (EMIs and PIs). Her projects include the full design and rollout of an AML/CTF and sanctions compliance program for a newly licensed financial institution, the implementation of an internal sanctions screening tool, and the optimization of transaction monitoring processes within organizations.
Her career includes experience in both large international corporations such as Western Union and Danske Bank, as well as fast-growing fintech companies like IBS Lithuania, W1tty, and Kevin. Whether managing vendor selection and system integration or delivering compliance training to staff, Giedrė works with clarity, consistency, and meticulous attention to detail.
With a strong focus on risk management and aligning operational processes with regulatory requirements, Giedrė helps organizations safeguard their operations and maintain trust in an ever-evolving regulatory landscape.
Projects I am proud of:
Successful creation and implementation of a AML/CTF and sanctions compliance program for a newly licensed EMI; development of a sanctions monitoring tool from requirements design to launch; creation of a transaction monitoring program, from vendor selection to rule implementation; optimization of loan issuance processes between an EU service center and over 15 branches in the South African region.
Areas of expertise:
Development and implementation of AML/CTF and sanctions programs
Implementation and optimization of transaction monitoring processes
Fraud risk management
Process creation and optimization (KYC, ODD, transaction monitoring, etc.)
Vendor selection, system integration, and testing
Assessment and control of geographical risks, individual customer risk, and overall business risk
Training on AML/CTF, fraud, sanctions, and related topics