4 payments 400 EUR each (inclusive of 8.1% Swiss VAT)

FINTECH COMPLIANCE LEADERSHIP LAUNCHPAD

Learn to operate as a confident compliance leader, earn management buy-in and respect naturally, without ever needing to ask for it - by delivering results that sustainably drive your business forward!

This acceleration program for the first-time and future-ready FinTech Compliance Leaders, Heads of Compliance and MLROs offers you step-by-step guidance on how to set up and manage all essential aspects of your FinTech Compliance program – efficiently and on a budget!

Stepping into a Head of Compliance or MLRO role is high-pressure — whether it’s your first time or your fifth. New leaders often face tough decisions alone, without having led full projects themselves before. Meanwhile, experienced professionals may feel skeptical, having seen too many shiny ideas fail in practice. Whatever stage you're at, you don't have to navigate it alone.

Our comprehensive compliance program implementation blueprint equips Heads of Compliance and MLROs (or ones in the making) with the essential tools, practical knowledge, and confidence they need to excel in their roles. You’ll gain access to a full curriculum of trainings and ready-to-use templates that cover every critical area — all available on demand, so you can progress at your own pace and in the order that fits your immediate needs.

To ensure you’re never left alone when it matters most, the program also includes 3 live group calls and voice messenger support, giving you direct access to expert guidance, answers to your questions, and tailored support as you put your learning into practice.

We are officially starting the program implementation calls from June 2nd 2025.

You will instantly get trainings and implementation guides for all recurring compliance projects: from preparing risk assessments and optimizing customer-facing operations to successfully completing audits and regulatory inspections, learning how to responsibly allocate your limited resources and manage your department budget.

You will also learn how to measure, quantify and clearly communicate the impact of your compliance efforts to stakeholders, making the value of compliance visible and boosting your professional authority.

One of the worst possible compliance mistakes is starting from scratch instead of re-using what works for others.

You are likely to experience the following outcomes during the first 60 days of this program:

Differentiate real risks from imaginary risks.
Quantify and communicate the value of compliance. Confidently present your proposals and budget requests and get them approved, acting as a true business partner.
You will have a blueprint for interactions with all key stakeholders, auditors, regulators, banks and financial partners.

WHAT IS INSIDE

Workshops and trainings to help you master necessary skills for all critical aspects of compliance operations:

Opening bank accounts.
Preparing Business-Wide Risk Assessment.
Structuring White-Label solutions. Choosing between the white-label and your own licensing.
FATCA/CRS implementation workshop.
Optimizing your compliance operations workflows for onboarding, transaction monitoring and suspicious activity investigations processes.
Onboarding and risk-rating for corporate customers
Performing due diligence on your future financial partners (to avoid the risk of over-reliance on Wirecard, FTX or Railsbank)
Creating your FinTech Privacy Policy and managing your GDPR compliance
End-to-end Blockchain Compliance
Preparing for and managing external audits
Standardizing and simplifying you annual compliance reporting
Complying with Apple and Google Appstore Guidelines
DORA Compliance. Documenting your Outsourcing
Implementing Russia-related sanctions within FInTech and Crypto startups
Digital Services Act implementation

Each of these workshops normally costs €400–€800, but with this program, you get them all included at a fraction of the price!

Policies and Templates:

AML/CTF policy
Privacy and GDPR module, including privacy policy, GDPR compliance policy, binding corporate rules, and standard contractual closes or Data Transfer Appendix template (to be included in all your contracts with vendors and payments partners where data transfer is involved).
Digital Services Act implementation guide.
Outsourcing framework setup, including outsourcing policy template and outsourcing assessment checklist (DORA compliant)
Consumer and Investor Protection, including Customer Protection and Complaints Handling Policy, Investor Protection Policy, and Customer Funds Safeguarding Procedure (for fiat and crypto services)
Information Security, including InfoSec policy, incident management, and business continuity policy
Blockchain Operational compliance policy
Business-wide risk assessment and product risk assessment (with dedicated sections for AML, Product, VASPs, General Risks, Financial Risks, Startup Risks, and Regulatory Risks)
Detailed and comprehensive Annual Compliance Plan and sample Internal Audit Plan. Compliance Assurance Framework (roles of FLOD, SLOD, audit)
DORA-compliant disclosures.
FATCA and CRS compliance policy.

All FinTech Compliance templates are updated for 2025.

Group calls take place each first Monday of the month at 13 pm CET (and will be recorded)

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BONUSES

BONUS #1. ACCELERATE YOUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND BUILD AUTHORITY

BECOME AN EXPERT known for something specific to increase your perceived value.
CONNECT WITH MEDIA TO BUILD YOUE NAME RECOGNITION leveraging relationships with media, industry experts and influencers.
Secure SPEAKING OR TEACHING ENGAGEMENTS.
Secure BOD AND PAID ADVISORY roles with FinTech startups.
Leverage LINKEDIN and network online and become Top LinkedIn Voice.

BONUS #2. COMPLIANCE PERFORMANCE TRAINING.

Compliance PERFORMANCE METRICS and KPIs. How to analyze results.
Compliance ORGANIZATION AND RESOURCES.
How to make PRIORITIZATION DECISIONS and trade-offs with respect to risk and compliance in FinTech.

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Future Updates

Your access to the program content is not time-limited. It means that you will automatically get access to new recordings, and new versions of templates and trainings. You are welcome to view any future recordings of any updated version of the training or workshops and download any future templates that will be added to the program at any time. No additional payments are required.

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HOW TO ASK YOUR COMPANY TO APPROVE THIS INVESTMENT ?

Download this sample reimbursement letter and send it to your boss.

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Please note that this offer is non-refundable as soon as you access the content.

Logistics: After you will have made the payment, you will be granted access to the password-protected area of the course portal where all recorded content and templates will be delivered to you. You will be prompted to create your login and password which you will need to access the program recordings at any time in the future. The schedule will be communicated over email.

Competitive Compliance is a member of the CPD certification agency for providers of the continued professional development programs. Upon successful completion of this program you will be issued a certificate, confirming 20 hours of your continued education efforts.

Questions? – [email protected]

What current students & alumni say:

I’ve got so much to share about Yana and her impact on my professional journey! About a year ago, I randomly stumbled upon Yana's podcast just by searching ‘compliance’ in Spotify, and I got hooked instantly. I couldn't wait for the next episode each week; it was like a revelation to me. I come from a legal background, and my mindset was all about being conservative, risk-averse, and disconnected from the business. But then Yana's podcast changed everything. I was shocked when I first heard that compliance should genuinely care about the business, understand marketing, care about conversions. It hit me like a lightning bolt - "Wait, aren't we the second line of defense, independent from the business and guarding company from the risk?" It took me a little time to realize that I had been wrong all along, even with my four CAMS certificates feeling useless and like a waste of money (despite some companies still requiring them!). Before long, I discovered Yana's concept of 'business-like and just in time compliance,' and it was like magic. Suddenly, compliance was being heard, invited to important meetings, and kept in the loop about product changes way ahead of time. We became trusted partners to the business, no longer just the department of 'NO.' It's crazy to think about how far we've come. From a company in its 'age of innocence,' with undocumented growth, to a compliance function that's now a 'leverage' for the company. We're securing crucial partnerships, opening bank accounts, obtaining licenses and authorizations, and acing audits. Yana's guidance has been invaluable. I wholeheartedly recommend her products, especially the Compliance Collective. They have been one of the absolute best investments in my professional career. Yana rocks!

Anastasiia Vasylieva – Full-Stack Compliance CAMS • Robocash

It’s rare that you come across standout talent like Yana. I had the pleasure of working with her for nearly three years at BitPesa (now AZA) and Founders Bank collectively, we often collaborate closely on FinTech projects with heavy compliance requirements. I am always impressed by Yana's ability to bridge the gap between scalable technical solutions and solid compliance leadership and guidance—effortlessly. That skill often takes years to develop, but it seemed to come perfectly naturally. I always enjoy working with Yana, as a team member or a leader, Yana earns my highest recommendation.

Dearg O'Bartuin – Co-Founder & CTPO • Mara

Yana is an outstanding and seasoned compliance & regulatory professional who has extensive experience and knowledge in crypto and fintech in general. She is one of the most valuable partner for our strategic advisory from compliance point of view. As her company name suggests, if you want your compliance team to be “competitive”, she is the best person to speak to.

Rikiya Masuda – Board Member • Takumido

Yana has incredible depth of knowledge on the compliance and regulatory needs in the Fintech and Crypto space across the UK and Europe. She has provided the highest level of insight and been very proactive to help us achieve our company goals.

Elizabeth Rossiello – Founder & CEO • AZA/BitPesa

All information is professionally aggregated, filtered and presented - Competitive Compliance is a real timesaver for FinTech companiesuilding and enhancing our policies and procedures.Thank you, Yana, for sharing your experience and expertise! - Iaroslav Kovshikov, SnapSwap

Iaroslav Kovshikov – Operations Officer / IT Security Officer / Board Secretary • SnapSwap International S.A.

I find materials and courses by Yana Afanasieva very inspiring, insights she shares help me find effective solutions in my everyday routine. Moreover, I have changed my attitude, and draft documents, reports, answer requests from another perspective, as a result - me and my colleagues think positive, meet challenges of business requests with due responsibility, but overall set of measures aims to ensure simplification of processes. Anna Lind - D2

Anna Lind – Legal Counsel | Compliance Specialist (ICA) • Communicator Groupe, LLC

Yana has been an invaluable support in providing feedback and practical solutions to queries I have had relating to new or old regulations. Yana not only provides clarity but also rich templates that can be easily adapted and incorporated into new or existing governance processes. Yana's experience ensure these solutions are operational to add value to any business or fintech solution. - Pat Patterson (Soldo)

Pat Patterson – Director, Compliance • Tilia (Ireland & Europe)

Fintech Startup Compliance Pro Certification experience. In a world of endless regulatory reports, audits, partner due diligences, incidents, documentation updates, and licensing, I am somehow not losing focus and am always able to do the right thing at the right time by applying Yana’s just-in-time method. It's important to note that this certification isn't a quick fix for personal change. It's more of a journey, taking several months of effort to adopt the right mindset. Another great thing is that it doesn't treat compliance in isolation. Compliance professionals dream, burn out, get sick, have feelings, and want to work on great stuff. Yana's coaching combines compliance expertise and addresses both the technical and human aspects of the profession. It's been a significant help for me, and I think it could be for others too.

Anastasiia Vasylieva – Full-Stack Compliance CAMS • Robocash

I have just completed the FinTech Compliance program led by Yana, leading to a FinTech Pro certification. I am extremely satisfied with the program in terms of course delivery, resources and organisation of the program. Yana's expertise in the field is evident, delivering engaging webinars and addressing all participant questions thoroughly, with an open door for follow-up queries. The course provides an array of practical templates that are incredibly useful for compliance tasks. It's an invaluable resource for anyone in the fintech startup compliance sector or compliance professionals in general. The program offered deep insights into the crucial role compliance professionals play and equipped me with the necessary tools and materials to excel in this field. Highly recommended!

Gaki Tshering – Risk and Compliance Manager • Ping Payments

We are extremely grateful to Yana for efficiently driving our VASP and EMI applications to successful approvals. Her pragmatic approach, broad experience and superb diplomatic skills allowed us to plan hiring, make relevant product decisions and commercial commitments when the timing was right, so that we did not overcommit ourselves too soon and used our budgets and engineering resources wisely. I can highly recommend her to any FinTech or crypto company applying for FinTech or crypto authorizations.

Jakob F. Kleinsasser – General Manager • CryptoPay