Filinkova Bilokon Nina

About

Nina Filinkova-Bilokon is a remarkable specialist in the field of finance and risk control, with a career of over 10 years focused on preventing financial crime and KYC (Know Your Customer) compliance. Currently, she holds the position of Subject Matter Expert in KYC Financial Crime Risk Controls at Deutsche Bank in Berlin, having progressed from Senior Analyst and Analyst roles within the same institution. Her experience includes AML (Anti-Money Laundering) investigations for the EMEA region, carried out through collaborations with Bankpower GmbH, as well as quality and contract management at Leverton, demonstrating solid expertise in complex financial operations and risk management. She graduated from Saarland University with "sehr gut" (very good), specializing in European law, European integration, public international law, and international commercial arbitration, where she defended her master's thesis "Arbitral Proceedings Tainted by Corruption," nominated for the Europa-Preis of Villa Lessing in 2015. Previously, she worked as a legal assistant in a law firm and as a legal advisor at an NGO legal clinic, where she provided pro bono services, drafted legal documents, and represented the organization at academic conferences. She managed programs at this clinic between 2010-2013, gaining expertise in law, investigations, and training, recognized by the 2013 Diploma of Honor for best academic results. With native proficiency in Romanian and Russian, alongside professional-level English and German, Nina Filinkova-Bilokon primarily operates in Germany, where she contributes to the major financial operations of global institutions. Although details of her personal life are not public, her international career reflects a dedication to financial integrity and continuous education, including courses at ICC Paris on commercial arbitration, positioning her as a role model for women in finance within the Moldovan context.