Kristine Markus is a qualified lawyer and certified compliance professional. After working for more than 8 years in various roles in legal and financial services, she has gained extensive professional expertise in compliance, in particular in detection and combating financial crime. Her work experience includes working in an international law firm, one of the “Big Four” professional service firms and one of the leading German banks.

In her previous roles, Kristine has been in charge for development and implementation of AML/Sanctions risk assessments, AML/CTF programs & internal legal frameworks and training [programmes. She has also significant experience in performance of forensic investigations and information and project management, in particular in the area of technological innovations.

Kristine holds a Master Degree in Law and has obtained Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and Certified Compliance Professional (CCP) qualification in Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. She is also an author of several Latvian language books on European Union Law and articles on AML issues.