Svetoslav Aleksiev

About

Product, Risk and Compliance leader with a strong technical foundation, leadership and planning strengths, and proven experience overseeing R&D, product roadmap planning, compliance platforms, risk engine implementation, and process governance. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, conducting market/competitor analysis, improving cost efficiency, driving customer interest and sales, and ensuring strong documentation, organisational and analytical communication.

Experience

• Head of Product, Risk and Compliance · PayRetailers

  Enhanced Risk and Compliance capabilities for B2C and B2B divisions. Established compliance platforms for business divisions. Streamlined implementation of new risk engine platform. Created and structured process for product intake. Performed market comparisons and identified gaps. Led day-to-day R&D activities and related product roadmap planning and resource allocation. Redeveloped products and materials for improved cost efficiency. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and under budget. Led diverse product management team Recruited top-performing staff to drive organisational growth. Developed and supervised staff by providing orientation, training, support and direction. Managed daily operations by overseeing financials, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and employee performance. Transformed business growth by offering innovative commercial business models and culture. Recommended product changes to enhance customer interest and maximise sales. Provided oversight and collaboration through excellent documentation, organisational, analytical and communication. Partnered with internal and external agency teams to create innovative strategies and implement marketing plans that drive awareness, engagement and product adoption. Answered questions and requests from management and submitted analyses and reports to inform future strategies. Developed ongoing programmes using good team communication and collaboration.

• Head of Product Development · Paysafe

  Led day-to-day R&D activities and related product roadmap planning and resource allocation. Streamlined implementation of new risk engine platform. Created and structured process for product intake. Performed market comparisons and identified gaps. Redeveloped products and materials for improved cost efficiency. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and under budget. Provided oversight and collaboration through excellent documentation, organisational, analytical and communication.

• Director of Risk Operations · Paysafe08-01-2014 – 07-01-2019

  Established compliance platforms for business divisions. Managed daily operations by overseeing financials, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and employee performance. Answered questions and requests from management and submitted analyses and reports to inform future strategies. Developed ongoing programmes using good team communication and collaboration. Partnered with internal and external agency teams to create innovative strategies and implement marketing plans that drive awareness, engagement and product adoption.

• Product Manager, Payments · TradoLogic10-01-2012 – 07-01-2014

  Recommended product changes to enhance customer interest and maximise sales. Provided oversight and collaboration through excellent documentation, organisational, analytical and communication. Performed market comparisons and identified gaps.

• Deputy Risk Manager · Playtech10-01-2010 – 08-01-2012

  Enhanced Risk and Compliance capabilities for B2C and B2B divisions. Transformed business growth by offering innovative commercial business models and culture.

• Shift Manager, Risk · Playtech08-01-2008 – 09-01-2011

  Explored and created new ways to resolve problems with processes, technology or team members to improve overall efficiency. Trained and mentored employees to maximise team performance. Guided teams in product merchandising and inventory management. Briefed teams on daily operational requirements, motivating and incentivising staff to work tirelessly to achieve them. Mentored and supported new employees to maximise team performance. Used coaching and mentoring talents to develop junior staff members, increasing competent, confident team performance. Led by example in completing all tasks with energy and enthusiasm, aiding a positive team mentality.

Education

• University of PortsmouthBachelor, Bachelor Hospitality Management

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