Cristina U.

Senior AML Compliance Executive at OpenPayd

Cristina U. has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Cristina worked at OpenPayd from November 2017 to January 2022, where they held multiple roles including Corporate Due Diligence Analyst and Financial Crime Analyst. In these positions, they conducted due diligence on prospective clients, analyzed alerts from the risk engine, and prepared reports for law-enforcement authorities. Prior to that, they worked as an Office Administrator at OpenPayd from 2017 to 2021. Their responsibilities included facilities management, reception handling, vendor management, organizing company events, and providing support to HR, Operations, and Finance.

Before joining OpenPayd, Cristina worked at Radisson Blu Resort, Malta St. Julian's as an HR Coordinator from June 2016 to October 2017, and also worked in the Front Desk department from March 2015 to December 2016. During their time there, they welcomed guests, carried out administrative tasks, and collaborated with various departments.

Prior to that, Cristina worked as a Customer Service Advisor at KrossCall Ltd from November 2014 to February 2015, and as an HR Trainee at Corinthia Hotels from May 2014 to July 2014. Cristina assisted with human resources issues, designed training programs, and handled payroll administration.

Cristina's earliest work experience includes a role as a Sales Promoter/Merchandiser at Praesidium from March 2011 to April 2014, and a Sales Assistant position at Luisa Spagnoli from December 2007 to December 2008.

Cristina U.'s education history includes a Master's Degree in Public Communication, Enterprise Communication, and Advertising from Università di Macerata in Italy, which they obtained from 2010 to 2013. Cristina also pursued a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies from the same university, completing it from 2004 to 2010. Additionally, they participated in an LLP ERASMUS program in Madrid at Universidad Camilo José Cela, focusing on Business Administration and Management, during the academic year 2011-2012. Moreover, they acquired a General Education Award in Human Resources Management from the Ministry for Education and Employment Malta in 2019-2020.

Cristina U. has also obtained several certifications. In 2012, they received the Diploma de Español como lengua extranjera (Level B2) from an undisclosed institution. In 2014, they achieved the Level 8 - Intermediate - CEFR Level B1 certification from EF Education First. Furthermore, Cristina U. holds certifications in various areas, including the ICA International Advanced Certificate in Anti Money Laundering from the International Compliance Association (obtained in December 2021), the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) from ACAMS (obtained in March 2023), and VIRTUAL CURRENCY AND BLOCKCHAIN (institution and obtained month/year not specified). Additionally, they have certifications in Body Language for Leaders, Developing Your Emotional Intelligence, and Human Resources: Running Company Onboarding, all obtained from LinkedIn in October 2017.

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Timeline

  • Senior AML Compliance Executive

    February 1, 2024 - present

  • Corporate Due Diligence Analyst

    January, 2022

  • Financial Crime Analyst

    February, 2021

  • Office Administrator

    November, 2017