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Kateryna Suprunenko

Kateryna Suprunenko

Birkirkara

Summary

Dynamic DPO and Risk & Internal Control Team Leader at RCI Life Ltd, with over 8 years of experience in risk, compliance, and operational audit. Expertise in conducting risk assessments, inspections and developing strategies to enhance organizational compliance. Proven ability to improve team performance through collaboration and analytical skills. Committed to fostering a strong risk and data protection culture within the organization.

Overview

4
4
Languages
11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

RISK & IC TEAM LEADER | DATA PROTECTION OFFICER

RCI LIFE LTD
04.2018 - Current
  • Conducted comprehensive internal inspections and audits across all departments.
  • Executed risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and enhance operational compliance.
  • Developed and maintained risk mapping, heatmaps, RAF, and KRIs.
  • Developed and amended policies while liaising with stakeholders for effective implementation.
  • Presented compliance reports and issues to internal control committees at local and group levels.
  • Facilitated training sessions for new team members to support ongoing staff development and awareness of risk culture and data privacy.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align efforts towards organizational goals.
  • Maintained a positive work environment that fostered collaboration and teamwork.
  • Managed incident response plans for potential data breaches and privacy concerns.
  • Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on the company's compliance and KPI results.

BANKING OFFICER

CHETCUTI CAUCHI ADVOCATES
10.2017 - 02.2018
  • Corresponded with newly incorporated companies and personal clients applying for IIP by means of conferences and face to face meetings.
  • Prepared and analyzed company profiles and took ownership when working with different banks to ensure high standard of customer service.
  • Collaborated with different internal departments to ensure that the Due Diligence information is up to date and acceptable within the company.
  • Used planning and organizational skills to be able to adapt to changes and finishing work prior to deadline date resulting in more flexibility in work flow.

CDD ANALYST / ACADEMY MENTOR

HSBC BANK
09.2015 - 10.2017
  • Analyzed customer accounts for compliance with anti-money laundering and sanction policies.
  • Corresponded globally with teams to ensure adherence to banking policies and mitigate risks.
  • Implemented communication strategies to enhance teamwork and streamline review processes.
  • Maintained and organized data to track team performance, driving efficiency and progress.

Education

RIMAP CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL -

FERMA
07-2026

CIMP -

IAPP
04-2026

CIPP/E -

IAPP
02-2026

Certificate in Operational Risk Management -

INSTUTITE OF RISK MANAGEMENT
07-2024

Certificate in Internal Audit -

LEAD Training Services Malta
04-2019

IQ Level 3 Certificate -

Preparing To Work in Adult Social Care (QCF)
07-2015

TEFL Cert - Teaching English as a Foreign Language

A ‘level Qualification - English, Russian, Biology

Intermediate Level Qualifications - Sociology, Chemistry, Art

O ’level Qualifications - English, Russian, Art Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics

First Aid Certification -

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE AND RESCUE

FIRE MARSHAL TRAINING -

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE AND RESCUE

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Organizational skills
  • Adaptability in fast-paced environments
  • Problem solving
  • Reporting and communication
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Attention to detail
  • Trustworthiness in team and individual settings
  • Complaint resolution
  • Risk assessment and management strategies
  • Incident response planning and BCP testing
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Analytical thinking
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Data breach response

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Russian
Proficient (C2)
C2
Ukrainian
Native
Native
Maltese
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Affiliations

Construction Volunteer

Timeline

RISK & IC TEAM LEADER | DATA PROTECTION OFFICER

RCI LIFE LTD
04.2018 - Current

BANKING OFFICER

CHETCUTI CAUCHI ADVOCATES
10.2017 - 02.2018

CDD ANALYST / ACADEMY MENTOR

HSBC BANK
09.2015 - 10.2017

RIMAP CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL -

FERMA

CIMP -

IAPP

CIPP/E -

IAPP

Certificate in Operational Risk Management -

INSTUTITE OF RISK MANAGEMENT

Certificate in Internal Audit -

LEAD Training Services Malta

IQ Level 3 Certificate -

Preparing To Work in Adult Social Care (QCF)

TEFL Cert - Teaching English as a Foreign Language

A ‘level Qualification - English, Russian, Biology

Intermediate Level Qualifications - Sociology, Chemistry, Art

O ’level Qualifications - English, Russian, Art Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics

First Aid Certification -

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE AND RESCUE

FIRE MARSHAL TRAINING -

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE AND RESCUE
Kateryna Suprunenko