Alexander Thomson

Experience

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  THE PERFECT SERVE BAR COMPANY LTD

  Feb 2016 - Nov 2017

  Events Manager

  Manager and mixologist. Duties included preparing various cocktails, ensuring stock take and mixology supply were accounted for and receiving customer feedback to enhance future delivery

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  Van De Meer Attorneys

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

  Attorney At Law

  - Conducting thorough legal research using to support cases,transactions & advisory work.- Analysing statutes, regulations, case law, and legal precedent toprovide informed advice.- Managing caseload, including drafting legal documents, pleadings,contracts, and briefs related to diverse business, financial and civilmatters.- Advising clients on legal rights, obligations, and risks. Providingguidance on potential outcomes and strategies for resolution.- Negotiating settlements, agreements, or other resolutions outside ofthe courtroom. Mediating disputes and finding solutions for clients. Show less

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  Chasm Crypto Group

  Jan 2021 - now

  Head of Research

  - Conducted in-depth data analysis using on-chain metrics and blockchain analytics tools, providing insights into market trends and emerging financial technologies.- Assessed token liquidity, market cap trends, and trading volumes, identifying high-potential assets and market opportunities. Regularly evaluated and interpreted large datasets from multiple sources to assess market risks and optimize investment strategies.- Assisted in developing KPI dashboards to monitor and visualizecrypto project performance, helping clients track DeFi, Metaverse, Layer 1/Layer 2, NFT, and payment protocol metrics in real time.- Provided data-driven recommendations to clients, integrating macroeconomic trends with blockchain-specific factors to enhance portfolio decision-making. Show less

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  Blockkoin

  Oct 2021 - Feb 2022

  OTC DESK & ACCOUNT MANAGER

  - Managed high-volume cryptocurrency transactions for institutional clients, ensuring secure and efficient trade execution on the OTC desk.- Built and maintained client relationships, providing personalized service, market insights, and custom quotes to facilitate smooth trade flows.- Conducted in-depth market analysis and monitored cryptocurrency price trends to optimize trade timing and manage risk effectively.- Ensured strict compliance with KYC, AML, and CTF regulations, implementing due diligence procedures to safeguard client assets and company reputation Show less

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  Binance

  Jan 2022 - Feb 2023

  Compliance Officer

  - Overseeing Customer due diligence with transaction monitoring ofKnow Your Client (KYC) & Know Your Business (KYB) policies- Increased investigations of transaction monitoring alerts to identifysuspicious activity across crypto & fiat channels while proactivelyidentifying financial crime trends through data analysis- Performed duties of managing and working with Anti-MoneyLaundering (AML) & Countering Financing of Terrorism (CTF) policiesand fraud investigations from end to end, including filing SuspiciousActivity Reports (SARs) across national & international jurisdictions-Liaise with other business departments & handle escalations from theCustomer Service team and provide practical advice on requiredactions- Established relationships with various departments including legal,customer service, operations and marketing to ensure goodoperational synergy- Coordination with MLROs to ensure company specific targets Show less

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  PRIME Capital Africa

  Feb 2022 - now

  Director

  - Compiled weekly research reports for institutional & high net-worthclients- Evaluated crypto projects based off developer background /community support & engagement / project tokenomics / current &future projected roadmap & partnerships / blockchain data & liquidityon exchanges / internal data sets- Designed and delivered trainings and presentations to institutionalclients and supported research program development in varioussectors including: DeFi / Metaverse / Layer 1 & Layer 2 protocols / NFT's/ payment processes Show less