Paulina Damkauskaitė
Kaunas,Lithuania
Summary
I am a dedicated and detail-oriented professional with nearly 4 years of comprehensive experience in the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) field. My expertise spans across key areas such as Know Your Customer (KYC) processes, merchant onboarding, reporting to FIU, auditing, and conducting Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD). With a strong background in AML compliance, I have consistently demonstrated my ability to effectively manage and mitigate financial risks while ensuring regulatory compliance. My proactive approach, combined with a keen eye for detail, allows me to identify potential risks and develop robust solutions to address them. I am committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality in all aspects of my work.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
AML and risk specialist
Nets Denmark A/S
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Successfully completed a Bank of Latvia audit by screening 100% of the Latvian market within a tight deadline of just 3 months, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and efficiency in meeting critical compliance goals.
- Achieved a pass rate of over 90% in handling AML ODD cases, showcasing meticulous attention to regulatory compliance and effective case management throughout my employment.
- Responsible for reviewing, evaluating, and validating documentation for existing client accounts in compliance with AML/CTF and KYC regulations, including verifying beneficial owners and assessing risks for money laundering and illegal activities.
- Monitoring customer behavior patterns, identifying and reporting suspicious transactions or activities in compliance with regulations.
- Staying informed on regulatory requirements for KYC, AML/CTF, and local AML laws.
- Supporting the MLRO in preparing and submitting FIU reports.
- Performing partial enhanced due diligence (EDD) checks on LAKA and SME accounts and supporting Onboarding department's efforts to verify new customers.
QA, trainer and product specialist for Nets Denmark A/S
Transcom Worldwide Latvia SIA
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Operational lead for Baltic markets.
- Successfully monitored and guided the Onboarding team, maintaining a consistent pass rate of over 80% for compliance with AML regulations in customer onboarding processes.
- Developed and delivered comprehensive training courses for new hires across all Baltic markets. (B2B sales, Risk analysis; Bookkeeping; Acquiring specifics; Invoicing; GDPR; AML/CTF; KYC).
- Conducting SBS, 1-on-1, and individual coaching sessions, as well as workshops.
- Preparing training material for Baltic markets, creating and implementing new procedures to optimize workflows.
- Conducting quality monitoring and performance evaluations to back office Customer Service and Onboarding departments.
- Resolving critical and complex situations, including effective conflict resolution.
- Ensuring the Baltic Onboarding team remains updated on GDPR, KYC, and AML/CTF regulations.
- Monitoring KPIs to ensure team performance and compliance goals were consistently met or exceeded.
Managing CSR / Onboarding specialist for Nets Denmark A/S
Transcom Worldwide Latvia SIA
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Successfully completed a KYC project covering all Baltic markets, reviewing and collecting documentation for over 3000 existing customers within 6 months, ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards.
- Performed risk assessments including fraud monitoring, enhanced due diligence (EDD), risk evaluations, and PEP/sanctions screenings for clients.
- Managed the onboarding process for LAKA and SME customers, ensuring compliance and seamless integration.
- Oversaw payment monitoring and acquiring operations, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Developed and implemented training material tailored to the Lithuanian market.
- Handled chargebacks and resolved card disputes efficiently to mitigate losses and enhance customer satisfaction.
Education
ICA Associate (AICA) -
ICA - International Compliance Association
Remote09-2025
ICA Certificate in Anti-money Laundering (current) -
ICA - International Compliance Association
Remote05-2025
Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering and customer Verification -
Alison
Copenhagen08-2024
Financial crime prevention training -
Nets Denmark A/S
Copenhagen02-2024
Certificate in Security briefing -
Nets Denmark A/S
Copenhagen02-2024
Trainer development certification -
Transcom Worldwide Latvia SIA
Riga03-2023
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Conference For Nets -
PA Consulting
Riga01-2022
RA (risk awareness) certification -
SIA Evolution
Riga06-2021
Skills
- Audit support
- Compliance monitoring
- Critical thinking
- Ability to multitask and finalize orders in a timely manner
- Knowledge of AML regulations
- Constant striving to be better, focusing on achieving goals
- Analytical skills
- Continuous learning and adaptability
Languages
Lithuanian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Latvian
Advanced (C1)
Russian
Upper intermediate (B2)
Swedish
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
AML and risk specialist
Nets Denmark A/S
02.2024 - 01.2025
QA, trainer and product specialist for Nets Denmark A/S
Transcom Worldwide Latvia SIA
10.2022 - 01.2024
Managing CSR / Onboarding specialist for Nets Denmark A/S
Transcom Worldwide Latvia SIA
07.2021 - 10.2022
ICA Associate (AICA) -
ICA - International Compliance Association
ICA Certificate in Anti-money Laundering (current) -
ICA - International Compliance Association
Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering and customer Verification -
Alison
Financial crime prevention training -
Nets Denmark A/S
Certificate in Security briefing -
Nets Denmark A/S
Trainer development certification -
Transcom Worldwide Latvia SIA
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Conference For Nets -
PA Consulting
RA (risk awareness) certification -
SIA Evolution
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