Domenico DʼApuzzo - Senior Compliance & Anti-Financial-Crime Expert

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Wiesbaden, Germany

Experience

Apr 2024 - Present

1 year 10 months

Eschborn, Germany

Compliance Officer

Deutsche Börse AG

Design and implement financial crime prevention processes and control documentation frameworks for multi-entity organizations
Conduct annual compliance risk assessments and remediation oversight for regulatory adherence
Ensure alignment with applicable banking regulations and international compliance directives; identify and document emerging regulatory risks
Develop and deliver compliance awareness training programs on fraud prevention and financial crime threat mitigation
Lead cross-functional remediation initiatives to strengthen organizational compliance infrastructure and controls

Apr 2022 - Mar 2024

2 years

Eschborn, Germany

Enhanced Due Diligence & Investigations Specialist

Nexi Germany GmbH

Investigate high-risk customer cases involving fraud indicators, sanctions concerns, and suspicious transaction activity
Review and optimize AML and fraud compliance procedures; enhance control guidelines for frontline teams
Coordinate implementation of new investigation and monitoring systems across organizational functions
Lead process improvement initiatives to strengthen AML compliance capabilities and monitoring protocols

Apr 2020 - Mar 2022

2 years

Darmstadt, Germany

Financial Crime Subject Matter Expert

Public Prosecutor’s Office Darmstadt

Lead investigation teams on complex financial crime cases; provide methodological guidance and case documentation oversight
Conduct open-source intelligence (OSINT) research and financial transaction analysis to identify fraud and money laundering patterns
Support investigative interviews and evidence assessment for credibility and case strength evaluation
Prepare investigative reports and coordinate with relevant authorities and regulatory bodies
Provide expert analysis and opinions on white-collar crime cases and financial crime methodology

Apr 2015 - May 2019

4 years 2 months

Munich, Germany

Consultant Governance, Risk and Compliance

MR Beteiligungen AG (Munich Re Group)

Design and implement enterprise-wide compliance management systems with focus on fraud risk mitigation
Perform compliance risk assessments and evaluate control effectiveness; track remediation of identified deficiencies
Review and harmonize compliance policies across organizational units; recommend enhancements and best practices
Report compliance risk exposure and remediation progress to senior management and governance bodies

Sep 2012 - Mar 2015

2 years 7 months

Hanover, Germany

Financial Accountant

Hannover Re SE

Manage risk processes and internal control frameworks within regulatory frameworks (e.g., SOX, MaRisk)
Perform quarterly risk assessments and control monitoring; coordinate remediation of control deficiencies
Execute financial closing and reporting tasks on global and local statutory bases
Support accounting projects related to period-end processes and consolidation activities
Maintain and reconcile intercompany and group accounts within enterprise systems

Sep 2009 - Mar 2012

2 years 7 months

Munich, Germany

Financial Accountant

Allianz Deutschland AG

Managed and supervised enterprise-wide risk processes and internal controls within Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) framework; ensured design and operating effectiveness of ICoFR
Performed quarterly risk assessments and control monitoring; coordinated remediation of identified control deficiencies
Executed IFRS/GAAP/Statutory closing and reporting tasks
Reported quarterly risk assessments in BWise
Supported accounting projects (fast close and hard close)
Reconciled and consolidated intercompany and group annual accounts within SAP FI and SAP EC-CS

Oct 2008 - Apr 2009

7 months

Hanover, Germany

Assurance Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers AG WPG

Audited financial statements per HGB/IFRS

Mar 2008 - Apr 2008

2 months

Hanover, Germany

Intern Audit

PricewaterhouseCoopers AG WPG

Provided audit services for clients in the automotive sector

Summary

Senior Compliance and Financial Crime Professional with 15+ years' experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), fraud detection, sanctions compliance, and financial crime investigation. Specializing in designing and implementing compliance frameworks, risk assessments, and investigation protocols for financial institutions across Europe. CAMS, CGSS, CFE and CMA certified.

Skills

Aml Compliance & Regulatory Risk: German Banking Law (Marisk, Kwg, Gwg), Eu Aml Directives, Fatf Guidelines
Financial Crime Investigation: Osint, Transaction Analysis, Beneficial Ownership Tracing, Complex Case Forensics
Governance & Control System Design: Compliance Framework Implementation, Internal Control Systems, Audit Remediation
Sanctions & Due Diligence: Sanctions Screening, Enhanced Due Diligence (Edd), Complex Customer Cases
Training & Awareness: Fraud Prevention Workshops, Investigative Methodology, Expert Witness Preparation
Aml Audits & Gap Assessments: Compliance Framework Review And Remediation Roadmaps
Fraud & Financial Crime Investigation: Complex Case Analysis, Osint, Transaction Forensics
Sanctions Compliance Reviews: Sanctions Screening Procedures, Edd Protocols
Compliance Training & Workshops: Anti-fraud Awareness, Aml Methodology, Investigative Techniques
Due Diligence Support: Enhanced Customer Due Diligence, Beneficial Ownership Research
Risk Assessment & Reporting: Annual Compliance Risk Analyses, Control Monitoring Frameworks
Expert Advisory: Regulatory Guidance, Best Practices, Compliance Strategy Consulting

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Italian

Elementary

Education

Oct 2002 - Jun 2008

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University Hannover

Diploma, Audit & Accounting · Economics and Business Administration · Hanover, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS)

Association of Anti-Money

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)

Association of Anti-Money Laundering Specialists

Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

Institute of Management Accountants

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Summary

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Languages

Education

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University Hannover

Diploma, Audit & Accounting · Economics and Business Administration · Hanover, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS)

Association of Anti-Money

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)

Association of Anti-Money Laundering Specialists

Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

Institute of Management Accountants

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