Anna Polakova
About Anna Polakova
Anna Polakova serves as the Head of Legal Compliance at 3Commas.io, where she advises C-level management on legal and compliance matters. She holds a Master of Laws from the University of Helsinki and has previous experience as Chief Compliance Officer at Finnplay and AML Compliance Officer at Marathonbet.
Work at 3Commas
Anna Polakova serves as the Head of Legal Compliance at 3Commas.io, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for advising C-level management on various legal and compliance issues. She oversees the delivery of legal services to ensure alignment with corporate goals and priorities. Additionally, she develops and leads corporate legal strategies aimed at protecting the company's interests. Her work involves maintaining corporate interactions with governmental bodies and legislatures, which is essential for navigating the regulatory landscape in the FinTech industry.
Previous Experience in Compliance
Before joining 3Commas, Anna Polakova worked as the Chief Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) at Finnplay from 2019 to 2021. During her tenure in Estonia, she focused on compliance matters within the gaming sector. Prior to that, she served as an AML Compliance Officer at Marathonbet in Riga, Latvia, from 2018 to 2019. These roles provided her with extensive experience in compliance and regulatory frameworks, particularly within the gaming and FinTech industries.
Education and Expertise
Anna Polakova holds a Master of Laws (LLM) degree in International Business Law from the University of Helsinki, where she studied from 2021 to 2023. She also earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in Law and Diplomacy from the Riga Graduate School of Law, completing her studies from 2014 to 2017. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in legal principles, particularly in the context of international business and compliance. She has expertise in negotiating commercial agreements within the FinTech sector.
Background
Anna Polakova has a diverse professional background in legal compliance and regulatory affairs. She began her career in law and diplomacy, which laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles in compliance. Her experience spans multiple countries, including Estonia and Latvia, where she has worked in various capacities related to compliance and legal advisory. This international perspective enhances her ability to navigate complex legal environments in the FinTech and gaming industries.