I’m a Senior Financial Crime expert with a PhD in Political Science focusing especially on combating the financing of terrorism, risk and effectiveness.
Well-versed in both academic and professional (qualitative) research methodologies, I am a critical thinker, with strong analytical skills.
My research background (10+ years) has given me a unique and comprehensive insight in the ever-evolving financial crime landscape and the international efforts of public and private stakeholders to fight financial crime.
Conducting research on combating terrorism financing, with a particular interest in (1) risk-based approaches; smart technology/data-led solutions (2) compliance and the efforts and challenges of private actors.
Teaching courses on financial surveillance, terrorism financing and big data Sciences Po and the Catholic University of Lille.
Detailed Description
2016 • In-depth study and article for the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies.
2015 • Consulting requested by the Dutch Ministry of Finance. • Presentation during the National Day against Terrorism Finance organized by the Dutch Central Bank. • Presentation delivered at the European Parliament.
2014 • Writing an in-depth study on CFT for the European Parliament.
2013 • Providing expertise on AML/CFT for the Dutch Parliament leading to parliamentary questions.
