Aleksandra Walas earns the CIA certification – strengthening our AML and FinTech capabilities

We are pleased to announce that Aleksandra Walas has been awarded the prestigious Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation by The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) – one of the world’s leading professional organizations for internal audit and risk professionals.

The CIA certification confirms advanced expertise and hands-on competence in internal audit, risk management, internal controls and compliance. It also demonstrates the ability to apply international audit standards in complex and highly regulated environments – particularly within the FinTech sector in Poland.

Importantly, Aleksandra Walas’ qualifications meet the requirements set out in Article 279(1) of the Polish Public Finance Act of 27 August 2009, which is crucial when conducting audits, including AML (Anti-Money Laundering) audits, as well as when assessing compliance frameworks following regulatory reviews and supervisory expectations, including those of the Polish Financial Intelligence Unit (GIIF).

Thanks to the CIA certification, we further strengthen our ability to support clients with independent AML audits compliant with CIA and IIA standards, carried out for financial institutions, FinTech companies and other regulated entities.

At the same time, we continue to develop our expertise in AML/CFT in Poland, covering the design, implementation and independent assessment of AML and counter-terrorist financing frameworks in line with regulatory requirements and supervisory practice.

Aleksandra Walas’ experience is applied on a daily basis in projects for FinTech clients, including VASPs, small payment institutions and authorised payment institutions. In these business models, a proper understanding of AML risk exposure and compliance obligations is essential for sustainable and scalable growth.

The CIA certification obtained by Aleksandra Walas is another step in building a team that effectively combines audit, law and technology, delivering practical, regulator-ready support in the areas of AML, FinTech and financial compliance.

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