Simeon Petkov

Simeon Petkov has extensive work experience in compliance and consulting roles. Simeon is currently the Compliance Operations & Payment Operations Team Lead at bunq since June 2020. Prior to this, they worked as a Freelance Compliance Consultant, specializing in anti-money laundering and financial sanctions compliance. Simeon also served as the Head of Compliance at Iute Credit from April 2018 to March 2020, where they oversaw various compliance functions and managed regulatory compliance projects. Before that, they held multiple positions at BNP Paribas, including Head of Compliance Bulgaria, IFSCO, and Legal/Compliance Officer. Simeon was responsible for developing policies and procedures, training staff on compliance topics, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Their work at BNP Paribas also involved leading the Market Integrity and Protection of Interests of Clients domain for Central and Eastern Europe. Simeon began their career as a Consultant in the Tax & Legal Department at Deloitte.

Simeon Petkov's education history begins in 1987 when they attended First English Language School, where they studied English until 1992. After completing their schooling, they went on to Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, where they obtained a Master's degree in Law between 1992 and 1998.

In 2003 and 2004, Simeon attended the University of World and National Economy, focusing on Banking and Finance. Simeon then pursued further education at IFBL in 2008, specializing in Compliance and obtaining a Master's degree.

Simeon's pursuit of knowledge continued in 2011, when they obtained the certification of CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) from ACAMS. In 2016, they gained additional expertise in Sanctions and Embargoes by completing the International Financial Sanctions Compliance Officer (IFSCO) program at the Financial Integrity Network.

Finally, in 2019, Simeon became a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) after completing the program offered by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).

It is worth noting that Simeon obtained various certifications throughout their educational journey, including IFSCO in 2016, Compliance Officer in 2008, CFE in 2019, and CAMS in 2011.