EMMA SUAREZ
London
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in AML/KYC compliance, AI prompting and automations design, and legal research and drafting. Problem-solving team player with experience identifying root causes of engineering faults. Creates thorough policies and procedures for quality assurance, best practices and project management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Compliance and Legal Operations Associate
LAWHIVE
City of London
2024.10 - 2026.02
- Lead on developing internal compliance processes, including KYC, risk assessments, complex queries and escalate risk-based recommendations.
- Designed framework for AML Best Practices through designing playbooks and training (Notion), communication automations through Intercom and Slack Automations, and process development including efficient undertaking approvals through Airtable, and Slack Automations.
- Project coordinator for legal operations functions, specifically lender consent processes for residential transactions.
Senior Startup Growth Expert (Operations)
SEEDLEGALS
London
2023.01 - 2024.10
- Assisted clients with R&D Claims, Option Valuations/Schemes, and compliance with HMRC regulations.
- Led cross-team projects to improve legal operations and streamline document workflows, including development of review tool through SQL coding and AI prompting.
Startup Growth Associate (Operations)
SEEDLEGALS
London
2021.06 - 2023.01
- Supported EMI Valuations and legal documentation for Option Scheme setup.
- Ensured HMRC compliance and guided clients through document preparation.
Paralegal/KYC Analyst
BNP PARIBAS REAL ESTATE
London
2020.09 - 2021.06
- Conducted KYC research for legal entities in commercial real estate.
- Participated in remediation projects aligned with HMRC policy updates.
Compliance Officer
EDMOND DE ROTHSCHILD
Monaco
2017.07 - 2017.08
- Assisted Opening of Bank Accounts in terms of their eligibility under approval of the Head of Compliance and carrying KYC checks.
- Conducted research, analysis and construction of files.
- Assisted in monitoring of activities within the bank and in the updates of databases.
Compliance Officer
EDMOND DE ROTHSCHILD
Monaco
2016.08 - 2016.08
- Assisted Opening of Bank Accounts in terms of their eligibility under approval of the Head of Compliance and carrying KYC checks.
- Conducted research, analysis and construction of files.
Education
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA - European Competition Law
King’s College London
London 2020.09 - 2021.07
LLM - Banking and Finance Law
Queen Mary University of London
London 2019.09 - 2020.09
LLB Bachelor of Law - Law
Queen Mary University of London
London 2016.09 - 2019.07
Baccalauréat Scientifique - Science
Centre International de Valbonne
Valbonne 2013.09 - 2016.07
Skills
- AML / KYC Compliance
- AI Prompting and Automation Design
- Legal Research and Drafting
- FCA Forms and Regulatory Knowledge
- Microsoft Office, HubSpot, Slack, Notion, Miro, Asana
- Workflow coordination
- Project leadership
- Fluent in French and English, Proficient in Russian
- SQL and database understanding
Websites
Certification
- GOOGLE PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE Dec 2023 - June 2024
- BECOME A PRODUCT MANAGER Dec 2023
WORK REFERENCES
Upon Request
Legal Internships and Volunteer Roles
- Habito, Legal Intern, 2020-02, 2020-04, Assisted with contract drafting and legal research.
- East End CAB, Gateway Assessor, 2019, 2020, Provided initial legal advice to clients.
- QMUL Legal Advice Centre, Legal Adviser, 2017, 2018, Conducted interviews and legal drafting.
- Cabinet Gardetto (Monaco), Legal Intern, 2015-04, 2015-04, Attended court sessions, supported legal research.
Affiliations
- Running and Hiking
- Reading
Languages
French
Native
English
Fluent
Russian
Intermediate
Timeline
Compliance and Legal Operations Associate
LAWHIVE
2024.10 - 2026.02
Senior Startup Growth Expert (Operations)
SEEDLEGALS
2023.01 - 2024.10
Startup Growth Associate (Operations)
SEEDLEGALS
2021.06 - 2023.01
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA - European Competition Law
King’s College London
2020.09 - 2021.07
Paralegal/KYC Analyst
BNP PARIBAS REAL ESTATE
2020.09 - 2021.06
LLM - Banking and Finance Law
Queen Mary University of London
2019.09 - 2020.09
Compliance Officer
EDMOND DE ROTHSCHILD
2017.07 - 2017.08
LLB Bachelor of Law - Law
Queen Mary University of London
2016.09 - 2019.07
Compliance Officer
EDMOND DE ROTHSCHILD
2016.08 - 2016.08
Baccalauréat Scientifique - Science
Centre International de Valbonne
2013.09 - 2016.07