Iryna Yefremova

Legal and compliance professional with six years of experience in risk management and due diligence within the financial services sector. Skilled in leading due diligence processes, conducting background-check research and risk assessments, reviewing and drafting legal and funding documentation, and filing UCC and Secretary of State records to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to manage teams, streamline processes, and collaborate across legal, underwriting, and compliance functions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Paralegal

Certificate holder and licensed Notary Public (NJ), proficient in Westlaw, LexisNexis, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Vice President of Contracts at Greenwich Capital Advisors LLC (Greenwich Capital Management) (2020-12 – 2026-08)

• Lead a team of paralegals conducting comprehensive background checks to assess counterparty risk and support informed funding decisions
• Oversee due diligence processes to identify and reduce legal and financial risk across funding transactions
• Review legal documents to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with company policy and regulatory requirements
• Draft and review funding agreements and contracts, ensuring terms are accurate and properly documented
• File and review UCC financing statements and Secretary of State filings to secure collateral interests and ensure accuracy and compliance
• Collaborate with legal and underwriting teams to streamline due diligence processes and reduce risk exposure

Youth Specialist at Martin de Porres Youth and Family Services (2018-09 – 2020-03)

• Worked with vulnerable populations in a state-regulated care environment, maintaining accurate documentation and compliance with state care standards
• Managed crisis situations under pressure, exercising sound judgment, discretion, and clear communication

Personal Injury Paralegal Intern at The Val Firm, P.C. (2018-03 – 2018-09)

• Prepared and organized trial exhibits, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for hearings and litigation
• Prepared legal documents for client signature, coordinating both paper and electronic execution
• Managed paper and electronic court filings and tracked deadlines to support efficient case progression
• Attended court proceedings to assist with case management, including requesting and securing adjournments

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in International Criminal Justice and Law & Society – John Jay College of Criminal Justice (2020)

Summer Program in Migrants, Human Rights, and Democracy – University of Palermo (2019)

Coursework in Criminal Justice – Columbia-Greene Community College (2015 – 2016)