Rafael Martins

Rafael Martins is an experienced professional in the fields of anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) with a strong foundation in cryptocurrency. Currently serving as Operations Manager at Revolut since November 2022, Rafael also acts as a Subject Matter Expert in FinCrime Crypto, providing insights on blockchain and regulatory trends, leading training initiatives, and managing cross-functional teams. Prior to this role, Rafael worked as a FinCrime Crypto Analyst, utilizing forensic tools for blockchain investigations and managing alerts related to suspicious transactions. Rafael's background includes a tenure at Natixis in Portugal as a KYC Vetting Analyst and Transaction Monitoring Analyst, further developing expertise in due diligence and sanctions checks. Previously, Rafael gained foundational legal experience as a Trainee Lawyer at Borges, Miranda & Associates. Rafael holds a Master’s Degree in Contracts and Company Law and a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from Universidade do Minho.