Stella Tsasi

Certified KYC compliance professional with 4 years of experience in KYC, AML screening, customer due diligence (CDD), and enhanced due diligence (EDD). Skilled in risk assessment, document verification, and regulatory compliance, with a proven ability to perform effectively in fast-paced, high-risk environments.

KYC – Compliance Officer at BB Energy Group (2024-10 – Present)

• Conduct due diligence and enhanced due diligence on companies, individuals, beneficial owners, intermediaries, agents and suppliers.
• Investigate complex ownership structures, corporate networks, and potential hidden risk indicators.
• Screen entities and individuals against sanctions lists, watchlists, politically exposed persons databases & adverse media.
• Prepare clear, well-structured reports and case summaries for internal approvals.
• Monitor regulatory developments, sanctions updates, jurisdictional and corruption-related risks.
• Periodically evaluate existing clients according to established policies and procedures, and maintain continuous contact with customers in order to keep customer files updated.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and professional integrity when handling sensitive information.
• Serve as a point of contact for counterparties regarding KYC-related matters.
• Perform vessel vetting and maritime risk assessments involving sanctions exposure, ownership analysis, and high-risk trade routes.

Sanctions Compliance Officer at Mediterranean Shipping Company (2022-04 – 2024-08)

• Assessed and approved ocean and air cargo shipments originating from, destined for, or transiting through sanctioned and high-risk jurisdictions.
• Conducted sanctions monitoring and ensured compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Evaluated dual-use cargoes and identified potential sanctions or export control risks.
• Conducted and coordinated sanctions training sessions for global agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Performed internal compliance reviews and supported ongoing sanctions-related controls and procedures.
• Conducted vessel screening and maritime due diligence to identify sanctions and compliance risks.

Administrative Assistant at Markakis – Antoniou Law Firm (2020-05 – 2022-01)

• Prioritized and managed correspondence, including emails and official communications.
• Managed calendars, meetings, and appointments for legal professionals.
• Prepared reports, presentations, and translations of official and legal documents.
• Maintained office inventory and ensured smooth day-to-day administrative operations.

Bachelor's Degree in International & European Law & Affairs – Panteion University of Social and Political Studies (2015 – 2020)

Dipartimento di Guirisprudenza – Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia (2018 – 2019)

Humanitarian Response to Conflict and Disaster – HarvardX (2023)

CKYCA -ACAMS