Maria Nefedova
About Maria Nefedova
Maria Nefedova is a Compliance Officer at Leaseweb in Amsterdam, Netherlands, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a Bachelor's degree in International Studies and a Master's degree in Asian Studies from Universiteit Leiden.
Work at Leaseweb
Maria Nefedova has been serving as a Compliance Officer at Leaseweb since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for protecting the company's brand on both national and international levels. Her work focuses on mitigating risk factors associated with Leaseweb's services. She specializes in processing and handling abuse notifications and performs verifications of new clients as part of her compliance responsibilities. Her expertise in KYC (know your customer) processes is integral to ensuring that Leaseweb adheres to regulatory standards.
Previous Experience at UNODC
In 2021, Maria Nefedova worked as a UN Online Volunteer for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) for a duration of one month. This experience contributed to her understanding of international compliance and governance issues, enhancing her skills in a global context.
Educational Background
Maria Nefedova studied at Universiteit Leiden, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in International Studies from 2016 to 2019. Following her undergraduate studies, she pursued a Master of Arts in Asian Studies, focusing on the politics, society, and economy of Asia, which she completed in 2020. Earlier, she attended European Gymnasium, where she achieved the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with a score of 33 points from 2014 to 2016.
Experience as Student Consultant
In 2019, Maria Nefedova worked as a Student Consultant at Leiden University for three months. This role allowed her to apply her academic knowledge in a practical setting, further developing her analytical and problem-solving skills.