Founder & Managing Director, Foleos FZ-LLC
A proven Compliance and Risk Management Consultant and dual-certified leader (CAMS, CAMS-RM). Over five years of specialized experience in compliance management, operational risk, and policy execution within highly regulated industries. Experience is built through a comprehensive tenure encompassing client service, quality assurance, and advancement through specialized compliance and management roles. Strategic capabilities are reinforced by advanced certifications and an expected degree in Economics, providing a robust foundation for high-level management consultation and the oversight of diverse business activities.
Expertise is applied to the development, implementation, and management of robust operational frameworks for multi-jurisdictional corporations and cultural entities. This encompasses all aspects of regulatory risk management, process design, and project oversight, including the structuring of client screening (KYC/KYB), transaction monitoring, and internal adherence protocols. Crucially, this service focuses strictly on internal policy execution and management oversight, ensuring operational continuity without involving the provision of legal advice. Administrative and project management capabilities are fully leveraged for broader consultancy activities, including the operational oversight of projects in fine arts, filmmaking, and international festival organization.
Acting as a process architect to operationalize the company's comprehensive compliance program. Developing and implementing compliance policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Sentora, which includes defining the structure and execution of Transaction Monitoring, PEPs/Sanctions/Adverse Media screening, and KYB/KYC processes involving client interaction.
Conducting regular audits and risk assessments on these procedures to identify control gaps, investigating compliance issues, and recommending corrective actions for process improvement. Monitoring changes in laws/regulations and managing the operational preparation and submission of routine compliance reports (where applicable). Designing and delivering targeted training programs to operational teams and collaborating cross-departmentally to integrate compliance requirements into the FinTech platform and daily business workflows.
Compliance Operations (L1) Manager | Feb 2025 – Jul 2025
Oversight provided for global compliance operations, encompassing sanctions, travel rule, PEPs and sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring programs. Adherence to regulatory requirements ensured through the development and implementation of effective operational processes and reporting.
Manager for Global Sanctions and Monitoring | Sep 2024 – Feb 2025
Oversight provided for the company's global sanctions and compliance monitoring and testing programs. Adherence to sanctions regulations ensured through screening, investigations, escalations, and regulatory reporting.
Transaction Monitoring Analyst | Oct 2022 – Sep 2024
Compliance specialization in Transaction Monitoring, alongside the execution of AML, Anti-Fraud, Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and SAR processes.
Compliance Support Specialist | Sep 2021 – Oct 2022
Direct support provided to compliance teams in executing KYC/KYB reviews, screening alerts, and documentation collection for complex client cases.
QA Analyst (Customer Service) | Jun 2021 – Sep 2021
Evaluation of customer service interactions for quality and accuracy against internal service standards and procedures. Coaching provided to agents to ensure high-standard client communication.
Customer Success Specialist | Sep 2020 – Jun 2021
Front-line support provided to clients, resolving issues and ensuring data collection and initial screening procedures were followed according to internal policies.
Long-term administrative direction and management provided for the academic department. Responsibilities included curriculum development, faculty supervision, and budget management. Direct management and successful completion of multiple international research projects.
Koç University, University of Leicester, Uppsala University, University of Chicago, University of Oxford, ACOR (Amman). Advanced research conducted and projects directed across numerous international institutions, demonstrating analytical excellence, collaboration, and high-level project completion skills.
Compliance Tools: Veriff, SumSub, Notabene, LexisNexis, Sardine, ComplyAdvantage, Sift, Elliptic, Chainalysis.
Data Science: SQL, PostgreSQL, R, Python, Google Apps Script, GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS, GRASS).
Project Management: Asana, HubSpot, Google Apps (Docs, Sheets), MS Office Suite.
Languages: English (Fluent), Turkish (Fluent), Arabic (Basic), German (Basic).