Catalin Stanciu, CFE

Experience

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  Serviciul Roman de Informatii

  Nov 2005 - Aug 2008

  Operative officer

  Ensure antiterrorist close protection of Romanian and foreign dignitaries, as well as of other officials or when required;Plann and assign responsibilities , prepare mission to the smalles details, search vehicles,transfer client to vehicle, travelling, arrival at destination, return to secure location, counter-sniper weapons and tactics;To conduct threat or risk assessment and analyze potential security weaknesses;Ensure that all equipment is checked and packed away for the next day and ensure the radios are being charged for the next day operation;Review the different activities that the VIP plans to do during the day, and discuss how the team would undertake the different transportation, escorting, and monitoring tasks;Carry out informative and technical activities for preventing and combating terrorism;To establish and verify travel route and also to identify alternative routes before starting the mission;To perform threat assessments to ensure that appropriate security measures are put in place , in a timely and effective manner;Participate in briefing with embassy security officer in order to maintain security protocol of VIP;To participate in shooting sessions for different cases of armed attack on VIP;Carry out antiterrorist interventions on objectives attacked or occupied by terrorists, for capturing or annihilating them, setting hostages free and restoring law and order;Perform rappel descents, from helicopter and buildings, self defense classes , use of any type ofpersonal weapons, training in firearms tactics, ability to drive different types of cars , tactical driving, also to provide first aid in case of injury Conduct antiterrorist intervention patrols equipped to protect targets, consulates, embassies, residences of ambassadors and protected locations Romanian legislation or on request; Show less

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  Provident Financial Romania

  Jul 2008 - now

  Provides in-depth expertise on fraud management, anti-money laundering and prevention of acts of terrorism to both field teams and headquarters functions, while providing expert advice and guidance as well as applied solutions to protect the company from financial loss, prosecution and other damages;Provide in-depth expertise on fraud management, money laundering prevention and terrorist financing (AML), acting as a senior technical expert, acting as a champion and role model for others, providing guidance and advice;Contribute to the development of global, regional and local strategy, policies, internal control frameworks, procedures, internal standards as well as fraud and AML risk awareness, working as part of a global group of experts;Develop and operate a market-wide risk management framework with reference to fraud and money laundering;Key liaison/contact points for the relevant regulatory and enforcement authorities for fraud and AML in the market and ensure that legislative changes are implemented appropriate to the Company's business;Provide expert support and guidance in investigations involving significant fraud, money laundering and terrorist financing;Implement and monitor recommendations for corrective action in significant fraud or AML cases,to ensure that the lessons identified are cascaded throughout the market as well as across the Group; Show less Manage a team of Loss Prevention Managers,Motivate, support and guidance of Loss Prevention Manager team,Investigations coordination and outcome reporting,Conduct fraud risk audits,Report all identified risks to senior management,Recommend actions meant to reduce and address encountered risks,Design of fraud strategy at regional level, lead to its implementation and monitoring ongoing activities,Post-mortem analysis of missed opportunities to deter, prevent and early detect the frauds,Fraud risk assessment / Fraud risk management,Identify operational areas of risk exposure and work in a inter-departmental team to develop/update the policies and procedures in order to prevent, detect and address the fraud,Generating risk reports for senior management, Fraud awareness and education,Cooperation with police officers and prosecutors to solve the fraud cases. Show less Work as part of a global group of fraud and AML expert senior leaders to develop global and local strategy, policy, control framework, procedures, standards and awareness for fraud and AML and a process for monitoring and reviewing adherence;Act as the technical expert and lead within market in relation to fraud, acting as a champion and role model for others providing guidance and advice;Support the Loss Prevention Field Team to resolve issues related to Fraud;Challenge stakeholders, Board and Executive level managers, if necessary, to ensure fraud risks are considered in business development plans and activities;Ensure that group prescribed minimum fraud controls are implemented, and that regular checks are conducted to ensure that they are being operated appropriately;Be the key liaison point with relevant regulatory and law enforcement agencies for fraud within the market and ensure regulatory changes are implemented;Cooperate in investigation of serious frauds with the Senior Loss Prevention Field Team Leader and supporting her/him in the specification, implementation and follow up of any recommendations for corrective actions;Be the market conscience for fraud and provide thought leadership and insight to develop innovative preventative actions to mitigate identified risks;Review processes for fraud prevention activities conducted by Field Sales and Service, Loss Prevention teams by auditing and making recommendations; Ensure that all managers, their teams and agents are aware of their responsibilities around fraud and that all training and induction materials are developed in line with regulation and policy;Plan and schedule awareness, education and training activities for the market in consultation with HR; Show less Manage a team of Loss Prevention Managers;Motivate, support and guidance of Loss Prevention Manager team;Investigations coordination and outcome reporting;Conduct fraud risk audits;Report all identified risks to senior management;Discuss findings and follow up on review point;Recommend actions meant to reduce and address encountered risks;Design of fraud strategy at regional level, lead to its implementation and monitoring ongoing activities;Post-mortem analysis of missed opportunities to deter, prevent and early detect the frauds;Fraud risk assessment / Fraud risk management;Identify operational areas of risk exposure and work in a inter-departmental team to develop/update the policies and procedures in order to prevent, detect and address the fraud;Generating risk reports for senior management; Fraud awareness and education;Cooperation with police officers and prosecutors to solve the fraud cases. Show less Providing support to the Sales & Service employees ,on Loss Prevention issues ,include Occupational Health & Safety of employees and Customer Relationship Agents; Information Security; Business Continuity Management; Fraud and Anti-Money Laundering; Physical Security;Developing skills and capability across the Sales & Service employees ,to enable the business to better protect itself from loss in accordance with the Loss Prevention strategy;Execution of the Loss Prevention strategy in the Sales & Service Business Unit;Being a business partner to the Business Leader to help the local management to identify risks, put in place mitigations and monitor compliance to these. Ensuring compliance assurance and giving best practice advice;Ensuring that adequate and appropriate resources are allocated to loss prevention tasks and investigations;Suggesting remedial actions / mitigating controls to the local management in case of incidents, suspicious activities, identified risks;Support/conduct and co-ordinating investigations into incidents, as-and-when requiredPlanning , education and training activities for the Sales & Service employees ;Liaising with relevant regulatory and law enforcement agencies, as-and-when require. Show less Coordinate all security activities for Arges and Valcea counties , and develop professional contacts with the Police;Detection, prevention, investigation of fraud, procedure breaking cases and incidents;Serve as staff support to security management and assists in conducting investigations of significant threats and the loss or misappropriation of assets;Conduct and perform interviews and investigations in cases were the procedures and policies of the organization have been violated;Analyze individual cases and taking measures to prevent security incidents; Show less

  • Fraud&Anti Money-Laundry Manager

    Jun 2022 - now

  • Loss Prevention Field Team Leader ( Regional Fraud Manager )

    Jun 2020 - Jun 2022

  • Loss Prevention Expert - Fraud

    Oct 2019 - Jun 2020

  • Loss Prevention Field Team Leader ( Regional Fraud Manager )

    Aug 2017 - Oct 2019

  • Loss Prevention Manager

    Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

  • Security Manager

    Jul 2008 - Aug 2016