Nelly Doudina, CAMS

Nelly Doudina, CAMS has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. Nelly is currently working as the Head of Risk & Compliance, EU at ZEBEDEE since 2023. Prior to that, they served as the ACAMS® Netherlands Chapter Programming Director at ACAMS starting in 2022.

From 2022 to 2023, Nelly held a significant position at Payaut as the Managing Director, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer & DPO. In this role, they were responsible for building and managing the overall risk and compliance program, overseeing regulatory, risk, compliance, and legal matters for Payaut. Nelly also served as the Data Protection Officer of the company.

Before joining Payaut, Nelly worked at Yolt from 2019 to 2022. Nelly initially served as a Compliance Manager / MLRO, responsible for EU business lines and acting as a deputy for UK business lines. Later, they became the Head of KYC & Fraud Operations, where they played a crucial role in setting up the Operations department for financial crime compliance and product development.

Nelly's work experience also includes roles at Equiniti KYC Solutions from 2016 to 2019. Nelly initially worked as a Team Lead, overseeing AML/Compliance operations for an international bank. Later, they became a Project Lead for the Corporate Banking team, leading due diligence analysis and ensuring timely case delivery.

Prior to their experience in the financial sector, Nelly worked as a Legal Adviser (Trainee) at the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in The Hague, gaining insight into global politics and international relations.

Additionally, Nelly has gained experience in consulting and entrepreneurship. Nelly worked as a Business Analyst and Associate Consultant at PACE Business Partners from 2014 to 2015, where they helped create and accelerate business value through strategic innovation initiatives. Earlier in their career, they served as a Student Legal Adviser at Pro Ius and as a Project Manager at ThirdHand UK, showcasing their legal and project management abilities.

Overall, Nelly Doudina has a strong background in risk management, compliance, and legal matters, with experience in various leadership positions across different industries.

Nelly Doudina, CAMS, obtained their Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification from ACAMS® in 2021. Prior to that, they completed a Master's Degree in International Business Law at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) from 2014 to 2015. In 2013, they received a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree in Law from Nottingham Trent University. Nelly Doudina's educational journey began with their graduation from Pencho P. Slaveykov First Secondary School in 2010, where they earned a Diploma for Secondary Education with a focus on Foreign Languages.