Olga P.
About Olga P.
Olga P. serves as the Head of the KYC Department at Vinted, where she oversees compliance with Lithuanian and European regulations. With extensive experience in AML and KYC roles across various financial institutions, she has contributed to establishing compliance frameworks and leading specialized teams.
Current Role at Vinted
Olga P. currently serves as the Head of the KYC Department at Vinted, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for establishing and leading a team of specialists focused on Know Your Customer (KYC) processes. Olga ensures that the KYC procedures comply with both Lithuanian and European regulatory requirements. Her work involves monitoring changes in the regulatory environment and updating processes to maintain compliance.
Previous Experience in AML Compliance
Before joining Vinted, Olga P. accumulated extensive experience in anti-money laundering (AML) compliance. She worked at Finora Bank as the MLRO and AML Compliance Officer from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, she held the position of Head of AML at Valyuz from 2019 to 2021. Her role at Nikulipe as MLRO/AML Compliance Officer from 2021 to 2022 further solidified her expertise in the field. Additionally, she served as a Senior AML Compliance Officer at Mistertango for a brief period in 2019.
Educational Background
Olga P. earned her Bachelor's degree in Lithuanian Philology and Advertisement from Vilnius University, where she studied from 2004 to 2008. This educational background provided her with a foundation in communication and regulatory frameworks, which she later applied in her professional roles within the financial sector.
Early Career and Management Experience
Olga began her career as a Manager at RT TAX from 2005 to 2008. She transitioned to Swedbank, where she worked as a Customer Care Manager for eight years, from 2008 to 2016. These early roles contributed to her management skills and understanding of customer relations, which have been beneficial in her subsequent positions in compliance and regulatory affairs.
Contributions to AML/CTF Frameworks
Throughout her career, Olga P. has contributed to the establishment of AML and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) frameworks within various financial institutions. Her efforts have included setting up compliance processes and ensuring timely preparation of mandatory reports to the Bank of Lithuania. Her proactive approach to monitoring regulatory changes has also been a key aspect of her work.