Olena

OLENA ZADVORNA
CUSTODY|COMPLIANCE|FINANCE
MANAGER

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PROFILE EXPERIENCE
High-impact and dedicated professional with
Compliance Manager
15+ years of extensive experience in the banking
sector. During this time, my areas of expertise Fintech Diligence s.r.o. l 2025
have been securities custody services, Compliance management and due diligence, specifically focused on
correspondent bank accounts, cross-border MiCA and NBFI licensing. Preparing and submitting essential
investments, M&A due diligence and escrow documents to the Czech National Bank, ensuring that clients met
processes. Compliance Manager in the fintech both local and EU regulatory requirements. Development of policies
and regulated financial sector. KYC/AML and procedures to enhance clients’ compliance with AML, KYC, KYB,
Operations Analyst. A strategic thinker with KYT, and DORA requirements. Continuous monitoring of Czech and
excellent communication skills, capable of European legislation (ČNB, FAÚ, European Parliament, ESMA, EBA),
managing end-to-end operations and delivering actively tracking changes and their practical implementation.
timely, efficient results. Not just a Client Submission of reports to the Czech National Bank through SDAT.
oriented manager, but a professional who Compliance with the Financial Analytical Office of the Czech Republic
consistently anticipates and responds to methodology and obliged entity requirements.
customer/business needs. Custody Manager
EDUCATION First Ukrainian International Bank l 2019 - 2022
Master's Degree in Finance Provided custody lifecycle and securities settlement processes
Donetsk National University, Ukraine (shares, bonds, Eurobonds, war bonds). Maintained custodian
2007 oversight for ensuring the accuracy and structural compliance of
Diploma officially nostrified by Charles
University, Czech Republic pension and investment funds' Net Asset Value (NAV) calculation.
Managed Asset Services, Corporate Actions, Securities Operations,
Custody Certified Specialist
National Securities and Stock Market Custody Operations, Dividends, Coupons, Income Processing.
Commission of Ukraine Collaborated on improving control processes and supporting
Since 2010 regulatory compliance. Worked with sensitive data, internal and
AML Specialist Diploma external banking, custodian, depository and reporting systems. Full-
University of Marketing, Finance and cycle implementation of new depository software - from demo
Audit, Czech Republic testing through to production with clients. Troubleshooting issues
2025 and bugs in coordination with the software product owner and
ICO 27001 Certification Process Guide developer. Submitted reports to the National Securities and Stock
Udemy certification Market Commission, the National Bank of Ukraine. Implemented an e-
COMPETENCIES & SKILLS Voting system enabling shareholders to manage their holdings in a
Securities custody services, M&A, escrow more efficient, remote manner. Supported operations with
Clearstream, EuroClear, nominee accounts and the Depository Trust
transactions
Company (DTC).
Compliance, KYC, AML
Deputy Head of Custody and Securities Account
Professional and technical literacy Maintenance
MC Office (incl.Excel), Google Workspace Clearing House Bank l 2011 - 2019
Attentiveness, time management Servicing of securities accounts and ongoing audit to ensure
legislative compliance. Dematerialisation of the issuer's shares.
Effective communication
Reporting to the National Securities and Stock Market Commission in
Analytical thinking
the required regulatory format, in accordance with legislation. Billing
Open-minded and quick learner of custody services.
LANGUAGES Experienced in using digital electronic signatures, tokens, sensitive
system access rights and confidential information. Preparation of
documents for the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders.
Ukrainian Administration of squeeze-out transactions. Provided custodian
English oversight of pension and investment funds' Net Asset Value.
Russian Non-Bank FI Relationship Manager
Czech Crédit Agricole Corporate Investment Bank l 2009 - 2011
Providing comprehensive bank services for custody and NBFI
customers and non-resident investors. Opening of investment and
current accounts. Consulting and arranging the Bank's permits for
cross-border loan registration at the National Bank of Ukraine.
Processing and due diligence workflows in M&A and escrow
transactions.

Financial Institutions and Treasury Economist
OTP Bank l 2007 - 2009
Ongoing management of correspondent bank accounts (Loro/
Nostro), ensuring regulatory compliance. Treasury back-office
cooperation. Opening of current and deposit accounts for financial
institutions. Liaising with counterparty banks to set limits on interbank
transactions. Providing information in response to audit requests.
Negotiations with local and foreign banks on cooperation matters,
including debt origination, capital markets, syndicated loans, and
EBRD financing. Debt covenant reporting.

HR and Payroll Manager
Dyckerhoff Ukraine l 2006 - 2007
Headed the HR function and personnel records management. Hiring
of personnel for manufacturing positions. Engaged with agencies for
senior personnel recruitment. Oversaw the budget for recruitment
and training, ensuring efficient resource allocation. Collaborated with
banks on payroll projects. Reporting to the Social Authority. Obtaining
work permits for non-resident personnel.