DORINA DERVISHAJ
Lawyer
Tirana,TR
Summary
As a dedicated legal professional, I bring over a decade of experience from diverse roles within governmental and non-governmental institutions. My expertise is deeply rooted in economic crime, with a specialized focus on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (CFT). I am steadfast in my commitment to legal excellence and uphold the highest ethical standards in my practice. Leveraging my robust academic background and honed professional skills, I consistently deliver outstanding results in every project I undertake. My career is a testament to my drive for success and my unwavering dedication to the field of law. Collaborative candidate eager to apply strong leadership and decision-making skills. Smart with good understanding about strategic planning, financial oversight and governance. Collaborative and committed to creating vision for future.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Specialist in the Sector of Prevention and Money Laundering Issues
Financial Supervisory Authority
9 2017 - Current
- Legal protection of the Authority regarding issues related to the insurance market, voluntary pension market, and capital market
- Coordinating cooperation with law enforcement institutions (such as prosecutors, police, etc.) for issues related to the investigation of criminal offenses in the insurance, pension, and capital markets
- Providing legal opinions on the compliance of administrative supervisory and sanctioning measures against entities, monitoring and ensuring their implementation
- Monitoring the implementation of the current legislation related to the activities of supervised entities, etc.
Board Member
SOS Children Villages Albania
07.2022 - Current
- Recommended policy changes that improved operational efficiency without sacrificing quality or integrates.
- Reviewed financial reports, budgets, and audit results to monitor the organization''s fiscal health.
- Enhanced board effectiveness by implementing innovative strategies and best practices.
Specialist at the Probation Service Supervision Unit
Ministry of Justice, Probation Service
07.2016 - 09.2017
- Supervising and assisting convicts in the implementation of alternative sentences in accordance with the legal provisions in force.
Lawyer/Secretary and Member of the Procurement Unit
Ministry of Agriculture, Regional Directorate of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Protection
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Handling procurement procedures and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Judicial Secretary
Administrative Court of First Instance, Tirana
04.2014 - 05.2014
- Documenting all activities as required by law
- Participating in all court actions for which minutes must be kept
- Issuing authentic copies and extracts of documents prepared
- Registering cases, forming case files, and managing their content according to the law
- Drafting communications and notifications as required by law or the court.
Legal Inspector in the Control Sector
Ministry of Innovation ICT, National Authority for Electronic Certification (NAEC)
02.2013 - 05.2013
- Participating in working groups for drafting or amending various legal acts
- Maintaining relationships and cooperating with institutions that are provided electronic certification services
- Offering procedural support to the structures of the Authority
- Regularly informing the supervisor about the implementation of specific tasks and their compliance with the law.
Education
Master of Science - "Public And International Law "; Criminal Law
European University of Tirana (UET)
Tirana, Albania 05.2012 - 05.2014
BACHELOR IN LAW -
University College JUSTICIA
Tirana, TR 10.2009 - 05.2012
Skills
Commitment and Motivation
Intellectual and Professional Skills
Integrity and Ethics
Disciplined and Cooperative
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Communication Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Certifications Trainings
- Certificate of Participation in 'Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism/TILM' February 14-17, 2022
- Professional Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism course February 14-17, 2022 by ICPS/TILM
- Trainings from the IMF: 'IMF Response to the Albanian Financial Supervisory Authority's Request for Technical Assistance March 29-31, 2021'
- Projects from the IMF: 'Advise and assist the Albanian Financial Supervisory Authority in the development of Albania's framework on anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) in relation to Virtual Assets (VA) and Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs)'; 'On the Development of Supervisory Framework on Crypto Assets and Crypto Assets service providers' (2021)
- Webinars organized by FATF: 'Risk-based supervision of AML/CFT'; 'Trade-Based Money Laundering'; 'Targeted financial sanctions'; 'COVID-19 and the Changing Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risk Landscape'; 'Detection of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing in Relation to COVID-19'; 'Financial sanctions related to the financing of terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction'; etc.
- Trainings organized by the EU: 'Investigation and prosecution of money laundering'; 'Intro to crypto-assets'; 'Good practices in AML supervision'; 'ML/TF Risks and AML/CFT Supervision of Exchange Offices'; 'Implementation of International Restrictive Measures'; 'Targeted Financial Sanctions related to Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing'
- Certificate of Participation in the 'Virtual Currency Investigator Course' organized by GIZ & Gentium UK
- Certificate of Participation in the Seminar/Workshop 'AML/CFT supervision in the securities market' organized by CSSF and IOSCO Luxembourg
- Certificate 'Cryptocurrencies AML/CFT Investigation and Regulation' March 5-6, 2019 organized by UNODC funded by SECO
- Training 'IOSCO Technical Assistance Program For Developing Enforcement Manuals' (Phase 3) October 15-17, 2019 Skopje, Macedonia; (Phase 1) May 29-31, 2019 in Yerevan, Armenia
- Certificate of Participation in the Conference 'Prevention of Money Laundering and Financial Services in the EU' organized by the Academy of European Law (ERA) Trier, Germany
- Training Certificate 'Continuing Legal Education Program for Lawyers and Assistant Lawyers' USAID Albania
- Training Certificate 'Conflict Resolution through Mediation' USAID Albania
- Training Certificate 'Psychological Evaluation of Convicts in the Probation Service' OSCE
- TOEFL ITP certificate for English language proficiency
- Certificate of Italian language proficiency
- Driver's license class B
Specializations
Specialist in AML/CFT, Albanian Financial Supervisory Authority (AFSA), 09/2016, Present, Aligned AML/CFT laws with FATF standards, Boosted FSA-law enforcement synergy, Led rigorous AML/CFT compliance checks, Upheld integrity via stringent inspections
Board Memberships
SOS Children Villages Albania, 07/2022, Present
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/23/88
- Nationality: ALBANIAN
Timeline
Board Member
SOS Children Villages Albania
07.2022 - Current
Specialist at the Probation Service Supervision Unit
Ministry of Justice, Probation Service
07.2016 - 09.2017
Lawyer/Secretary and Member of the Procurement Unit
Ministry of Agriculture, Regional Directorate of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Protection
01.2015 - 01.2016
Judicial Secretary
Administrative Court of First Instance, Tirana
04.2014 - 05.2014
Legal Inspector in the Control Sector
Ministry of Innovation ICT, National Authority for Electronic Certification (NAEC)
02.2013 - 05.2013
Master of Science - "Public And International Law "; Criminal Law
European University of Tirana (UET)
05.2012 - 05.2014
BACHELOR IN LAW -
University College JUSTICIA
10.2009 - 05.2012
Specialist in the Sector of Prevention and Money Laundering Issues
Financial Supervisory Authority
9 2017 - Current