Dr. Oguzhan Akin is an expert in financial crime compliance, regulatory strategy, and banking governance, with over 14 years of international experience spanning corporate banking, investment banking, and regulatory risk management. His expertise covers AML/CFT, sanctions, ESG risks, virtual assets, and AI-driven compliance solutions.
As a Senior Compliance Officer at China Construction Bank (Luxembourg), Dr. Akin leads high-level compliance strategies, regulatory risk assessments, and enforcement initiatives across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring alignment with CSSF and EU directives. His career includes pivotal roles at Deutsche Bank and J.P. Morgan, where he spearheaded regulatory frameworks, financial controls, and client risk management at an institutional level.
Dr. Akin is also an advisor in compliance governance, serving as:
Compliance Committee Member at the Association des Banques et Banquiers, Luxembourg (ABBL)
Expert Network Member at Transparency International (TI)
Member of the Association Luxembourgeoise des Compliance Officers (ALCO)
Ambassador in Luxembourg of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investments (CISI), UK
Academically, Dr. Akin holds a PhD in Finance and serves as an Adjunct Professor, delivering executive education in compliance, AML, and financial regulation. His research contributions focus on intellectual property valuation and transparency in unethical monopolistic structures.
Dr. Akin holds multiple certifications, including Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS), Certified Banking & Credit Analyst (CBCA™), and Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA®).
