Mia De Oliveira

Consultant with experience building and prototyping AI tools to support compliance, operations, and financial crime teams. Has worked closely with stakeholders to understand business challenges, improve workflows, and develop practical solutions using Python and AI technologies. Brings a strong understanding of AML, KYC, and transaction monitoring from experience within financial services, alongside hands-on experience with data analysis, process improvement, and application design.

Comfortable working in fast-paced environments, communicating with both technical and non-technical teams, and taking ownership of projects from idea through to delivery. Currently completing an MA in Business Analytics at the University of Bath.

Junior Consultant at Plenitude Consulting (2025-09 – 2026-06)

• Designed and tested ScopeSight and PleniQ, Python-based, LLM-assisted tools deployed in production to automate compliance screening workflows and improve data accessibility for end users.
• Acted as the primary technical contact embedded within client workflows: gathering requirements, prototyping solutions in Streamlit, and iterating directly with stakeholders until delivery.
• Architected a Replit-hosted web application environment, migrating tooling from a local Streamlit prototype to a production-accessible deployment, handling both the technical build and the change management with users.
• Conducted discovery with business stakeholders to map legacy screening system requirements, identify workflow inefficiencies, and define specifications for new system implementation.
• Supported transaction monitoring rule triage: analysed rule logic, threshold variables, and alert performance, and translated findings into actionable recommendations for compliance and operations teams.
• Operated with high autonomy across concurrent workstreams, balancing delivery priorities in a fast-moving consultancy environment.

Data Analyst at Qube Automotive (2025-05 – 2025-09)

• Maintained and updated internal databases to improve data accuracy and accessibility across the business.
• Analysed operational and sales data to identify trends, inconsistencies, and areas for improvement.
• Built dashboards and reports in Excel and Tableau to support performance tracking and business decision-making.
• Automated parts of reporting and operational workflows using Zapier AI to reduce manual tasks and improve efficiency.
• Worked with different teams to understand reporting needs and provide clear, practical insights from data.

Operations Analyst – Financial Crime Prevention at Handelsbanken Wealth & Asset Management (2024-03 – 2025-04)

• Performed daily transaction monitoring, reviewing and making decisions on alerts flagged as high risk - assessing customer behaviour, transaction patterns, and supporting documentation to determine whether escalation or clearance was appropriate.
• Delivered AML, KYC, and sanctions screening across a portfolio of clients, managing monthly risk reporting cycles and maintaining accurate records under strict regulatory deadlines.
• Investigated client escalations involving suspected transaction irregularities and documentation gaps, collaborating with Compliance, Legal, and Risk teams to obtain further information and reach informed decisions.
• Assessed counterparty and client risk profiles, applying knowledge of UK Money Laundering Regulations and sanctions regimes to ensure controls were applied on a risk-sensitive basis.
• Produced compliance dashboards and management reports summarising risk trends, alert volumes, and control performance, presenting findings clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Maintained strong awareness of regulatory developments and emerging financial crime typologies, updating internal processes to reflect changes in the risk environment.

Founder at Sauce Streetwear (2021-01 – 2024-12)

Ran a small online streetwear business, managing social media, customer orders, budgeting, and partnerships with other local brands and student businesses.

Founder at Kings Hill Babysitting (2016-01 – 2024-12)

Started and managed a local babysitting service, organising bookings, managing a small team, and building relationships with families in the area.

Front of House Manager at Glow Events Limited (2021-01 – 2024-12)

Managed teams and day-to-day operations at busy events, training staff and handling customer issues in fast-paced environments.

Planning Coordinator, Lead Counsellor, and Camper Support at Camp Canada, Tim Hortons Memorial Camp (2023-06 – 2023-08)

Helped run daily camp activities, supported campers, and worked closely with other counsellors to create a positive experience for children.

MA in Business Analytics – University of Bath (2025-01- Ongoing)

Level 6 Diploma in Applied Finance – London Institute of Banking & Finance (2024-01 – 2024-12)

BSc (Hons) in Finance and Business – University of Sussex (2020-01 – 2023-12)

A-Levels – Rochester Independent College (2019-01 – 2020-12)

GCSEs – Invicta Grammar School, Maidstone (2012-01 – 2019-12)