I am the current head of the Estonian FIU and Vice Chair of MONEYVAL. In my previous position I have worked 10 years for the Estonian Financial Supervisory Authority, from which several years as the head of AML/CFT Department.
I am the author of the book named The AML Compliance Book (https://amlcompliancebook.com/).
I have great knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) from all angles – preventative and criminal side. More significantly:
– I have conducted many on-site (full scope on-site inspections, including AML/CFT) and off-site inspections in credit institutions, payment institutions, insurance companies, fund management companies and investment companies;
– I am the author of the Estonian Financial Supervision Authority’s AML/CFT public guideline and internal guidelines;
– I am the author of the Estonian Financial Supervision Authority’s risk-based approach model;
– I have lead insurance module and securities module during Estonian 2015 national risk assessment and have been the member of the standing committee for the 2020 national risk assessment;
– I have been a key member of Estonian delegation during MONEYVAL 4th and 5th round evaluation of Estonia;
– I have participated in MONEYVAL 5th round mutual evaluation of Isle of Man as a financial evaluator;
– I have reviewed MONEYVAL 5th round mutual evaluation reports of Gibraltar and the Holy See.
