Ainur
Zhakenova, CAMS
Ainur is Founder CEO of Compliance and AML consultancy firm. Previous roles include Compliance Officer and MLRO of China Construction Bank Astana Branch, Senior Associate at Conduct Division of Astana Financial Services Authority, Lead Officer of AML division for Fortebank, Chief Associate at Kazakhstan FIU.
Originally from Kazakhstan, Ainur has a degree in Applied Mathematics from a Kazakhstan university and a Master’s in Information Technology and Management from an US university. She has held a number of different KYC and AML related roles, which sparked her interest in financial crime and led to a career in compliance for financial institutions.
Ainur became an ACAMS member in 2015 whilst working in at the Kazakhstan FIU. Now proud to be part of the Eurasia Chapter Board, excited to support ACAMS and industry practitioners to stay informed of regulatory changes, trends and best practices.