Alexandra Constantin
Bucharest,Romania
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in business law and extensive experience in regulatory and legal compliance. Native Romanian and proficient in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)
NN Life Insurance
07.2021 - Current
- Ensure that all activity and transactions that are identified as potentially suspicious are investigated, resolved and, if necessary, reported to the competent authorities.
- Serve as a point of contact for AML compliance issues and queries and provide advice and support to first-line/operations team.
- Manage day-to-day operations of the MLRO function (incl. KYC, transaction screening and monitoring, reporting of external transactions, oversight of overall implementation and adherence to the AML policies of the company).
- Developing, implementing and maintaining the AML policies in alignment with local laws and regulations, ensuring the AML program's alignment with legal standards.
- Participated in the AML company risk assessment to identify and mitigate potential risks.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather relevant data, ensuring comprehensive reports.
- Prepared and delivered AML annual training to company staff.
Senior Lawyer
Radu and Associates SPRL | Member of Ernst & Young Romania
07.2018 - 07.2021
- Assisted local and international clients from a wide range of industries in day-to-day activity, including issues related to commercial, regulatory, real estate, public projects, energy projects, legal due diligence reports and analyses in relation to major projects.
- Offered legal advice on aspects of commercial law, public projects, energy and natural resources, employment and real estate.
- Conducted due diligence investigations focusing on regulatory compliance for companies operating in the following sectors: energy & natural resources, real estate (agricultural lands) and employment.
- Participated in M&A transactions (mostly involving companies in the energy and renewable energy sectors) by assessing regulatory aspects, drafting transaction documents and obtaining/transferring necessary permits.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address complex legal issues and deliver positive outcomes.
- Client relationship management.
Lawyer
Radu and Associates SPRL | Member of Ernst & Young Romania
12.2017 - 07.2018
- Offered legal advice on aspects of commercial law, public projects, energy and natural resources and employment.
- Assisted local and international clients from a wide range of industries in day-to-day activity, including issues related to commercial, regulatory, compliance and employment matters in relation to major projects.
- Conducted due diligence investigations focusing on regulatory compliance for companies operating in the following sectors: energy & natural resources, real estate (agricultural lands) and and employment.
- Participated in M&A transactions (mostly involving companies in the energy and renewable energy sectors) by assessing regulatory aspects, drafting transaction documents and obtaining/transferring necessary permits.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address complex legal issues and deliver positive outcomes.
Junior Lawyer
DLA Piper
12.2017 - 06.2018
- Researched legislation and court decisions related to urban planning and construction laws in order to advise clients.
- Reviewed and drafted lease and sub-lease agreements for office buildings and agricultural lands.
- Participated in due diligence investigations for real estate projects (office buildings and agricultural lands), focusing on compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Client relationship management.
Junior Lawyer
VILAU & ASSOCIATES
10.2016 - 12.2017
- Researched and developed legal opinions for clients operating in the renewable energy sector.
- Provided legal advice in relation to the green certificates scheme.
- Researched and developed legal opinions for clients involved in public procurement processes.
- Drafted corporate governance documents and advised on regulatory compliance for the energy sector.
Internship
Focus Insolv IPURL & Valentin Burlacu Law Office
10.2015 - 01.2016
- Drafted and revised corporate and legal documents for insolvency procedures.
- Performed legal research and proposed solutions for various legal issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Informatics
Titu Maiorescu University
Bucharest01-2028
Fully Qualified Lawyer - Law
National Institute For Training And Improvement of Lawyers
Bucharest01-2018
Master's Degree - Business Law
University of Bucharest, Faculty of Law
01-2016
Bachelor's Degree - Law
University of Bucharest, Faculty of Law
01-2015
Skills
- Legal research and review
- Legal drafting
- Legal analysis
- Legal advisory
- Corporate governance
- Risk assessment
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Expert EU funds - ASAP Center - course accredited by the Ministry of Labour and Social Solidarity - 2025
In-depth knowledge of the structure, objectives and funding mechanisms of the EU structural and cohesion funds. Familiarity with EU legislation and regulations relevant to structural and cohesion funds. Ability to manage all phases of the project cycle: planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
- CS50's Computer Science for Lawyers - Harvard University's CS50 - 2024
Introduction to computer science designed especially for lawyers.
Topics include algorithms, cloud computing, databases, networking, privacy, programming, scalability, security, and more, with a particular emphasis on understanding how the work developers do and the technological solutions they employ may impact clients.
- Market in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MICA) Overview - Course European Institute of Management and Finance (EIMF) - 2024
Presentation of the regulation of crypto-assets, including investor protection, financial stability, anti-money laundering, and combating the financing of terrorism.
Key considerations: defining the legal status of different types of tokens, establishing licensing and compliance requirements for exchanges and other service providers, implementing measures to prevent fraud and market manipulation, and ensuring transparency in asset issuance and trading activities.
- AML Foundations for Cryptoassets and Blockchain - Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) - 2024
Presentation of the financial crime typologies and risks and how they pertain to crypto.
Presentation of the AML compliance role – from controlling risks to research and reporting in the context of crypto.
- AML risk assessment: proposal for a core methodology - Romanian Banking Institute (RBI) - 2023
Presentation of a consolidated approach regarding the measurement of compliance risk in the AML field and practical ways of managing it.
- KYC, AML/CFT and anti-fraud: strategy and planning - Romanian Banking Institute (RBI) - 2021
Presentation of the applicable legal provision and case studies on how to mitigate both the risk of fraud, as well as the risk of money laundering/terrorist financing.
Languages
English
Romanian
Timeline
Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)
NN Life Insurance
07.2021 - Current
Senior Lawyer
Radu and Associates SPRL | Member of Ernst & Young Romania
07.2018 - 07.2021
Lawyer
Radu and Associates SPRL | Member of Ernst & Young Romania
12.2017 - 07.2018
Junior Lawyer
DLA Piper
12.2017 - 06.2018
Junior Lawyer
VILAU & ASSOCIATES
10.2016 - 12.2017
Internship
Focus Insolv IPURL & Valentin Burlacu Law Office
10.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Informatics
Titu Maiorescu University
Fully Qualified Lawyer - Law
National Institute For Training And Improvement of Lawyers
Master's Degree - Business Law
University of Bucharest, Faculty of Law
Bachelor's Degree - Law
University of Bucharest, Faculty of Law