Anna Bak-Studennikova

Experience

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  LLC START-UP

  Sept 2016 - Dec 2016

  Director's Assistant
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  Matrapac Group

  Sept 2017 - Jun 2019

  Corporate and Contract Counsel

  • Delivered comprehensive legal support to optimize business operations and navigate daily legal challenges.• Drafted and negotiated diverse corporate documents for both residents and non-residents of Ukraine.• Conducted research and prepared analytical memoranda on legal issues to support and enhance decision-making.• Streamlined the establishment of business accounts in Ukraine and EU member states to support corporate expansion.

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  ELSA

  Sept 2017 - May 2018

  Director of International Relations
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  EvoPlay

  Jun 2019 - Feb 2022

  • Established enes in 15+ jurisdicons and opened 100+ business accounts with EU banks and EMIs to drive internaonal growth.• Directed milestone planning and feature scope communicaons to opmize team alignment and project efficiency.• Supported corporate governance for global operaons, ensuring compliance with structural changes, share capital increases, redomiciliaon, and liquidaon.• Developed a robust economic substance plan encompassing registraon, office setup, staffing, and licensing to enhance operaonal compliance.• Conducted in-depth research and created analytical memos on complex legal issues to enhance strategic decision-making.• Maintained dynamic project plans, ensuring timely execution and seamless delivery of legal and compliance initiatives. Show less

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    Sept 2021 - Feb 2022

  • Corporate Legal Counsel

    Jun 2019 - Aug 2021
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  FYST

  Aug 2022 - Oct 2024

  • Banking Governance: advise on banking governance, negotiating partnerships with payment providers, managing compliance, and ensuring strict adherence to regulatory requirements;• Risk Management: identify and assess legal risks, crafting effective strategies for risk mitigation and implementing comprehensive training on legal compliance;• Internal Operational Policies: development of internal operational policies to enhance organizational efficiency and compliance;• Cross-Team Communication and Support: Facilitate effective communication and support across teams for operational efficacy;• Mentorship: provided strategic guidance and mentorship to colleagues, enhancing process understanding and competency;• Team Performance: ensure high team satisfaction and performance. Show less

  • Deputy CLO

    Mar 2024 - Oct 2024

  • B2B operations and Banking Lead

    Aug 2022 - Mar 2024