Mārtiņš
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Experience

3S Money19 Nov 2025 — Present

AML & Sanctions Investigations Officer

Conduct AML, sanctions and suspected financial crime investigations, coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders. Handle requests for information from partner banks and authorities, prepare evidence-based investigation reports and maintain accurate case records. Contribute to risk reporting, investigative practices and financial crime prevention initiatives.

  • Manage requests for information (RFIs) and questionnaires from partner banks and external authorities, coordinating responses within agreed service deadlines.
  • Investigate suspected financial crime, including fraud, collaborating with relevant internal departments and external entities as needed.
  • Prepare detailed investigation reports setting out the evidence, analysis, findings and recommended actions.
  • Maintain accurate and complete investigation records to support a clear and traceable account of the work performed.
  • Prepare periodic management information on key risks and performance indicators to support proactive and reactive investigations and risk assessments.
  • Support the Global Head of AML & Sanctions Investigations with projects to develop and improve investigative operations and working practices.
  • Work with Legal, Compliance and Financial Crime Operations teams on fraud and financial crime prevention strategies and improvements to security measures.
  • Monitor industry trends, emerging fraud risks and investigative techniques to help strengthen financial crime prevention practices.
  • Carry out investigations in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and company policies.
SEB1 Apr 2025 — 10 Nov 2025

AML Transaction Monitoring Officer

Performed AML transaction monitoring and investigated system-generated alerts in line with predefined working instructions. Assessed customer profiles, transaction activity and money-laundering risk indicators to determine whether alerts should be closed or referred for further investigation.

  • Reviewed and investigated AML alerts generated by the transaction monitoring system, considering a range of risk factors and indicators.
  • Conducted research using internal and external sources to understand customer profiles and assess transaction activity.
  • Closed alerts or escalated them for further investigation based on the findings and the established escalation process.
  • Applied standardised procedures, internal policies and best-practice guidance while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
  • Considered banking products, their associated risks and the wider end-to-end monitoring process when assessing activity.
  • Maintained timely, professional and precise communication with colleagues and stakeholders throughout alert reviews and investigations.
  • Reported incidents and operational risks to line management through established channels and clarified their causes to help minimise errors.
  • Developed knowledge of AML requirements, customer due diligence and transaction monitoring, and suggested refinements to working instructions and processes.
Riga District Court11 Sep 2024 — 31 Mar 2025

Assistant Judge

Provided legal and organisational support to a judge in preparing and hearing cases. Analysed case materials, applicable legislation and case law; drafted judicial decisions and procedural documents under the judge’s direction; and maintained accurate, confidential information supporting case progression.

  • Assisted with preparing cases for hearing, assessing incoming claims, applications and complaints against statutory requirements and preparing corresponding draft decisions.
  • Researched and analysed applicable legislation, Latvian and international case law, and other legal sources relevant to each case.
  • Prepared summaries of material facts, circumstances, applicable legal provisions and case-law principles as directed by the judge.
  • Drafted procedural decisions and other case-related documents, including draft decisions on requests for interim protection under the judge’s direction.
  • Prepared draft descriptive sections of judgments and developed draft reasoning sections in accordance with the judge’s instructions.
  • Attended hearings and prepared notes when instructed; analysed the outcomes of higher-court review and compiled summaries of relevant legal issues.
  • Registered and updated case information in the Court Information System and used legal databases and other information systems required for the role.
  • Anonymised judicial decisions while observing personal-data protection, restricted-information and confidentiality requirements.
  • Supported court administration by organising videoconferences, preparing reports and providing case participants with information within the scope of the role.
State Police of the Republic of Latvia19 Jun 2023 — 31 Jul 2023

Investigator — Internship

Completed a six-week internship in the Investigation Division of the South Kurzeme Precinct, Kurzeme Regional Department of the State Police. Supported pre-trial investigations under supervision, combining legal research and procedural drafting with participation in investigative activities. Applied criminal law and criminal procedure knowledge to case materials and developed practical experience in professional communication and confidential information handling.

  • Researched the Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure Law, relevant specialist legislation and judicial decisions to support the legal assessment of case materials.
  • Analysed the elements of suspected criminal offences and helped identify the applicable legal classification when preparing draft procedural decisions.
  • Prepared drafts of decisions on discontinuing criminal proceedings, recognising a person as a suspect, declining to initiate proceedings and release from temporary detention, as well as proposals for special investigative activities.
  • Set out relevant facts, available evidence and legal grounds in draft decisions, following statutory content and document-formatting requirements.
  • Prepared draft replies to information requests and submissions and assisted with reviewing incoming correspondence.
  • Participated under supervision in investigative activities, including searches, questioning, inspections, identification procedures, seizures and on-site verification of testimony.
  • Reviewed the procedural requirements before investigative activities and developed an understanding of how those activities and their results are recorded.
  • Communicated with police officers and members of the public, following professional ethics and requirements for handling restricted and confidential information.

Education

Started Sep 2024 · Not completed
University of Latvia

Professional master’s studies in Law

Sep 2021 — May 2024
Rīga Stradiņš University

Academic bachelor’s degree of social sciences in Law

Completed coursework (43)
  • Legal English
  • European Union Law
  • Introduction to Civil Law
  • Criminal Law: General Part
  • History of Latvian Law
  • Records Management
  • Logic
  • Fundamentals of Research
  • Legal Theory
  • Administrative Law
  • History of European Legal Systems
  • Legal Methods
  • Constitutional Law
  • Criminal Procedure: General Part
  • Politics and Law
  • Professional Ethics
  • Research Paper I
  • Administrative Procedure
  • Human Rights
  • Legal Rhetoric
  • Criminal Procedure: Special Part
  • Criminal Law: Special Part
  • Insolvency Law
  • Public International Law
  • Law Enforcement Institutions
  • German: Parts 1 and 2
  • Civil Procedure
  • Property Law
  • Social Law
  • Private International Law
  • Research Paper II
  • Philosophy of Law
  • Healthcare Organisation Law
  • Family Law
  • Insurance Law
  • Civil Protection
  • Employment Law
  • Commercial Law
  • Inheritance Law
  • Medical Law
  • Law of Obligations
  • Sociology of Law
  • Environmental Law
Oct 2022 — Mar 2023
Sorainen Student Academy

Law student educational programme

Completed coursework (8)
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Intellectual Property
  • Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Finance & Insurance
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Data Protection
  • Competition Law
  • Tax

Certificates

Skills

Financial Crime Prevention

  • AML investigations and transaction monitoring
  • Sanctions risk assessment
  • Fraud and financial crime research
  • Customer profile and risk indicator analysis
  • Requests for information (RFIs) and questionnaires
  • Investigation reporting and case documentation
  • Risk and performance reporting

Legal Research & Procedural Work

  • Legislation and case-law analysis
  • Legal and procedural drafting
  • Application of criminal law and procedure
  • Drafting judicial decisions
  • Legal argumentation and oral advocacy
  • Personal data protection and anonymisation

Areas Studied

  • Civil law and civil procedure
  • EU and international law
  • Administrative and constitutional law
  • Commercial law and corporate transactions
  • Employment, insurance and insolvency law
  • Intellectual property and competition law
  • Foundations of data protection and tax law

Digital & Office Skills

  • Microsoft Word — document drafting and formatting
  • Microsoft Excel — everyday spreadsheet use
  • Email and professional correspondence
  • Legal databases and information research
  • Court Information System
  • Electronic document workflows
  • Videoconferencing and office equipment

Collaboration & Organisation

  • Analytical thinking and problem solving
  • Accuracy and prioritisation
  • Collaboration with legal and compliance teams
  • Professional communication with authorities and clients
  • Confidentiality and professional ethics

Languages

  • Latvian — Native
  • English — C1
  • Russian — B1

Beyond Work

  • Cooking 🙂

Achievements

29.04.2023

Ombudsman’s Human Rights Moot Court

Riga · Ombudsman’s Office and Constitutional Court

As an extracurricular activity, represented RSU in the team “Trīs musketieri” at the Ombudsman’s Human Rights Moot Court on 29 April 2023. The case explored hate speech, same-sex couples’ rights, freedom of expression and the limits of artistic expression. The competition combined written legal submissions with oral advocacy.

  • 2nd place overall — team award
  • 2nd place in memorial drafting — team award
Read RSU article (Latvian) ↗
10.12.2022

Prof. K. Dišlers Constitutional Law Moot Court

Riga · Preliminary rounds and semi-final

Participated as an extracurricular activity in the 24th Prof. Kārlis Dišlers Constitutional Law Moot Court. Preliminary rounds and the semi-final took place on 10 December 2022. The competition simulated Constitutional Court proceedings, with a case concerning the right to a favourable environment in the context of climate change. Preparation involved legal research, written submissions and oral argument.

  • Semi-finalist
  • 2nd place in memorial drafting — team award
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Beyond Work

Sport has always been an important part of my life. I have tried football, tennis and jiu-jitsu, but floorball is the sport I have stayed with the longest. Outside work, I enjoy staying active, taking time to unwind and exploring something new.

Floorball

I have played floorball since my first year at school, around the age of seven. Over the years, it has given me competitive experience and an appreciation of teamwork and persistence. A particular highlight was representing Latvia at the 2021 U19 World Floorball Championships in Brno, Czechia.

Latvia U19 team · Latvian Floorball Union ↗

Padel

More recently, I have taken up padel. It brings something fresh to my sporting routine: a fast-paced game, a new challenge and a chance to spend time with others.

Gaming

I also enjoy PC gaming in my spare time. It is a way to unwind, stay in touch with friends and enjoy a little competition away from the sports court.

Travel

When travelling, I try to discover new places and cultures, get a feel for everyday life and try something unfamiliar. I value the chance to step outside my routine and return with a fresh perspective.

Cooking

I really enjoy cooking and trying new recipes. Asian cuisine is a particular favourite: I love its variety of flavours and the chance to experiment with different ingredients. Cooking is also a welcome way to unwind after work.

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