Ștefania (Ilinca) Ș.-International Affairs Research Analyst
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International Affairs Research Analyst
COMPLYADVANTAGE
- Research and analyze national and international regulatory requirements to evaluate sanctions-related obligations applicable to financial institutions across different jurisdictions.
- Monitor and assess regulatory developments affecting sanctions compliance, helping ensure that sanctions-related information provided to clients remains accurate, current, and aligned with applicable requirements.
- Conduct detailed research into regulatory and sanctions-related information from a wide range of sources, interpreting complex requirements and translating findings into structured, reliable information.
- Work with large volumes of data and perform time-sensitive research and data updates while adhering to strict deadlines and established quality requirements.
- Use data collection tools and structured research processes to collect, review, and maintain compliance-related information.
- Collaborate closely with engineering and data collection teams to support effective data collection processes and ensure the quality, accuracy, and usability of sanctions-related information.
- Work across teams to identify data requirements, address information gaps, and contribute to maintaining reliable sanctions datasets.
- Apply strong analytical and research skills to complex regulatory and geopolitical information relevant to financial crime compliance.
Data Entry / Data Collection
COMPLYADVANTAGE
- Worked as part of the data collection team responsible for maintaining and updating sanctions and watchlist databases.
- Researched and processed primarily unstructured information, transforming source information into structured and standardized records.
- Collected, reviewed, and organized large volumes of information while maintaining accuracy, consistency, and adherence to established data requirements.
- Developed strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets for data organization, processing, and quality control.
- Used data collection tools, particularly Mozenda, to systematically collect information from online sources.
- Contributed to the continuous maintenance and updating of sanctions and watchlist information used in financial crime compliance.
- Worked collaboratively within a data-focused team to ensure that collected information remained current, accurate, and usable.
International Volunteer
Erasmus+ — Association Tunisienne Pour La Jeunesse et la Diffusion de Culture de la Paix
- Participated in an international, multicultural project involving workshops, youth activities, and collaboration with international artists.
- Assisted with workshop organization and preparation of materials.
Volunteer, Event Organization
International Business Forum 2018 — Ministry for Business Environment, Trade and Entrepreneurship
- Supported the organization of an international business forum involving business and diplomatic participants.
- Assisted with guest registration and coordination of panel schedules.
Intern
Government of Romania — Office of the Vice Prime Minister for Romania's Strategic Partnerships' Implementation
- Researched Romania's strategic partnerships and external relations.
- Analyzed opportunities associated with the Three Seas Initiative.
- Researched the impact of Brexit on Romania.
- Drafted diplomatic messages and speeches.
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Experienced in Banking and Finance and Information Technology.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Research and Development, Business Intelligence, and Operations.
Summary
Compliance and regulatory research professional with several years of experience at ComplyAdvantage, specializing in sanctions-related information, regulatory requirements, financial crime data, and international research. Experienced in researching national and international regulatory requirements affecting financial institutions, maintaining sanctions and watchlist information, and processing large volumes of structured and unstructured data.
Strong background in transforming unstructured information into structured datasets, conducting time-sensitive regulatory research, and maintaining high standards of data accuracy and consistency. Experienced in working with data collection tools, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and cross-functional teams including engineers and data collection specialists.
Particularly interested in AML, sanctions compliance, regulatory intelligence, financial crime data, and specialized compliance data annotation.
Skills
- Aml / Anti-Money Laundering
- Sanctions & Watchlists
- Financial Crime Compliance
- Sanctions Regulatory Research
- National & International Regulatory Requirements
- Regulatory Intelligence
- Compliance Data Research
- Data Collection & Structuring
- Unstructured-To-Structured Data Processing
- Data Quality & Validation
- High-Volume Data Processing
- Microsoft Excel & Google Sheets
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Osint / Open Source Intelligence
- International Affairs & Geopolitical Research
Languages
Education
Babeș-Bolyai University — Faculty of History and Philosophy
Master's Degree · Security Management in Contemporary Society · Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Babeș-Bolyai University — Faculty of History and Philosophy
Bachelor's Degree · Security Studies · Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Certifications & licenses
Open Source Intelligence Certified Professional (OSICP)
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Experience
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Profile
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Ștefania is based in Cluj-Napoca, Romania and prefers 100% remote projects.
Ștefania speaks the following languages: Romanian (Native), English (Advanced).
Ștefania has at least 7 years of experience. During this time, Ștefania has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months. Note that Ștefania may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Ștefania would be well-suited for roles such as: International Affairs Research Analyst, Data Entry / Data Collection, International Volunteer.
Ștefania's most recent position is International Affairs Research Analyst at COMPLYADVANTAGE.
In recent years, Ștefania has worked for COMPLYADVANTAGE.
Ștefania is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Information Technology, and Arts and Crafts. Ștefania also has some experience in Education and Government and Administration.
Ștefania is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development, Information Technology, and Business Intelligence. Ștefania also has some experience in Operations, Strategy, and Customer Service.
Ștefania has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance and Information Technology.
Ștefania has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Research and Development, and Business Intelligence.
Ștefania holds a Master in Security Management in Contemporary Society from Babeș-Bolyai University — Faculty of History and Philosophy and a Bachelor in Security Studies from Babeș-Bolyai University — Faculty of History and Philosophy.
Ștefania has 1 certificate: Open Source Intelligence Certified Professional (OSICP).
Ștefania is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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