Svoboda Simova
About Svoboda Simova
Svoboda Simova serves as the Director of Underwriting Account Management at Nuvei, where she has worked since 2020. With a background in compliance and underwriting, she has held previous roles at Nuvei and SafeCharge Bulgaria, and possesses a Master of Laws and a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration.
Current Role at Nuvei
Svoboda Simova serves as the Director of Underwriting Account Management at Nuvei, a position held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing underwriting processes and managing account-related issues. Her work involves conducting research on industry-leading practices for compliance and underwriting assessment within the payments sector. Simova also trains and supervises team members, ensuring adherence to established guidelines and policies.
Previous Experience at Nuvei
Before her current role, Svoboda Simova worked at Nuvei as a Senior Compliance Manager from 2017 to 2020. During her tenure, she was based in Sofia, Bulgaria, where she focused on addressing compliance and underwriting issues. Her responsibilities included liaising with various internal departments, payment product partners, and banks to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Experience at SafeCharge Bulgaria
Prior to her time at Nuvei, Svoboda Simova held the position of Legal Compliance Officer at SafeCharge Bulgaria from 2015 to 2017. In this role, she was involved in ensuring that the company adhered to legal and regulatory requirements, contributing to the overall compliance framework of the organization.
Educational Background
Svoboda Simova has a solid educational foundation, having studied at the First English Language School in Sofia from 1999 to 2004. She later pursued higher education at New Bulgarian University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration from 2005 to 2009 and a Master of Laws (LLM) from 2012 to 2017. This academic background supports her extensive knowledge in compliance and underwriting.
Expertise in Compliance and Underwriting
Svoboda Simova possesses extensive expertise in compliance and underwriting, particularly in the payments industry. She has a strong background in creating guidelines, policies, and procedures related to these fields. Her knowledge encompasses card not present, MOTO, and POS business verticals, as well as alternative payment methods. Simova demonstrates adaptability and a proactive attitude, essential for navigating the fast-paced and evolving landscape of payment compliance.