Irina Zigmand

Irina is a senior compliance and financial services professional with over 12 years of experience in banking, electronic money institutions (EMIs), and financial crime prevention within EU-regulated environments, primarily under the supervision of the Bank of Lithuania. 

She specialises in AML/CTF, KYC, sanctions compliance, regulatory reporting, risk management and governance. Irina combines strong regulatory knowledge with hands-on operational experience, enabling her to advise clients on building practical, regulator-ready compliance frameworks aligned with business needs. 

Irina has held senior roles, including Deputy CEO and Compliance Officer/MLRO, where she was responsible for regulatory compliance, internal control systems, adherence to licensing scope, transaction monitoring, internal investigations, and communication with supervisory authorities. She has a proven track record in designing and implementing robust AML frameworks, supporting senior management and fostering a strong compliance and risk-aware culture within organisations.

Expertise 

• AML/CTF frameworks and financial crime prevention
• KYC, customer due diligence (CDD/EDD) and onboarding processes
• Sanctions compliance and screening controls
• Regulatory reporting and supervisory interactions
• Risk management and internal control systems
• Governance and compliance programme design
• Transaction monitoring and internal investigations
• Internal audit  

Certifications & Memberships 

• Member of the Association of Internal Auditors, Association of Internal Auditors
• ICA International Advanced Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering, International Compliance Association (2024)
• ICA Associate Member, International Compliance Association