MARIOS EVANGELOU
Legal Advisor
Larnaca,03
Summary
Experienced and detail-oriented AML Analyst skilled in executing Know Your Customer activities, particularly in client onboarding and exceptions, following regulatory standards and jurisdictions. Demonstrates extensive knowledge of the regulations impacting AML monitoring programs. Collaborates effectively with business stakeholders at all seniority levels, fostering clear communication and goal alignment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
31
31
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Manager
Andreas Fish & Chips
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
Paralegal Officer
Efficient Services
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Preparation of engagement letters between group companies and clients.
- Preparation of corporate legal documents, including the minutes of the shareholders general meeting and the minutes of the board meetings.
- Helped draft company constitutions.
- Accessed the Luxembourg Business Register, reviewing client extracts with conjunction of the documents in our folders (share registers, share purchase agreements, etc.) then using the information to update the Company’s case-management system.
AML Assistant & Data Protection Officer
ProgressPlay
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided guidance and support to team members, enabling them to effectively address complex AML-related issues.
- Assisted in maintaining a robust AML program by staying current on industry trends, laws, and best practices.
- Worked closely with legal counsel to address any concerns or enforcement actions related to AML regulations, minimizing potential penalties or reputational damage.
Fee Earner Assistant - Fraud Rings
Keoghs LLP
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Assisting solicitors in managing Fast Track and Multi Track cases.
- Reviewing and analyzing case files for indicators of fraudulent activity.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with insurer clients and policyholder clients.
- Preparing and reviewing litigation forms to support legal proceedings.
- Evaluating medical records, medical reports, witness statements, hire documentation, intelligence reports, Part 36 offers, claim notification forms, and other relevant documentation.
- Instructing Keogh’s Intelligence Team to conduct investigations as necessary.
- Redacting sensitive images and documents to ensure confidentiality.
- Organizing and attending telephone conferences between policyholders and barristers.
- Accurately recording time spent on casework to support billing and productivity tracking.
Paralegal - Part 7 Motor Division
Keoghs LLP
05.2018 - 06.2019
- Accurately entering court orders and legal proceedings into the case management system.
- Liaising and negotiating with third-party solicitors to facilitate case progression.
- Preparing and filing Acknowledgments of Service with the courts and claimant solicitors.
- Following up with third-party solicitors for payments, legal proceedings, and required information.
- Coordinating with insurer clients to ensure timely payments and the provision of necessary documentation.
- Scheduling and cancelling legal counsel as needed.
- Utilizing insurer client databases to assist solicitors in case preparation.
- Drafting legal correspondence, including letters and emails.
- Conducting comprehensive legal research to support casework.
- Training and mentoring new paralegals to ensure effective onboarding.
- Managing overflow calls and providing assistance to clients when required.
Assistant Manager and Counter Assistant
Andreas Fish & Chip Shop
05.2012 - 01.2018
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
Education
Legal Practice Course - Legal Studies
University of Law
Manchester 04.2001 - 01.2020
LLB Honours (2.1) - Law
Lancaster University
Lancaster 04.2014 - 01.2017
GCSEs: 11 Subjects Including Mathematics, English & Modern Greek -
King Edward VII And Queen Mary School
Lytham, St Annes 04.2001 - 01.2011
A-Levels - Law, Business Studies & Religious Studies
Runshaw College
Leyland 04.2001 -
Skills
Native English speaker
Greek
Legal writing
Legal Research
Document Preparation
Customer Due Diligence
Customer Service
Sanctions Screening
Timeline
Manager
Andreas Fish & Chips
08.2023 - Current
Paralegal Officer
Efficient Services
01.2023 - 06.2023
AML Assistant & Data Protection Officer
ProgressPlay
04.2021 - 07.2022
Fee Earner Assistant - Fraud Rings
Keoghs LLP
06.2019 - 05.2020
Paralegal - Part 7 Motor Division
Keoghs LLP
05.2018 - 06.2019
LLB Honours (2.1) - Law
Lancaster University
04.2014 - 01.2017
Assistant Manager and Counter Assistant
Andreas Fish & Chip Shop
05.2012 - 01.2018
Legal Practice Course - Legal Studies
University of Law
04.2001 - 01.2020
GCSEs: 11 Subjects Including Mathematics, English & Modern Greek -
King Edward VII And Queen Mary School
04.2001 - 01.2011
A-Levels - Law, Business Studies & Religious Studies
Runshaw College
04.2001 -
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