Vardan Hovhannisyan

Advising Grant Thornton’s senior leadership team on blockchain, cryptoassets, and AML-related matters. Providing strategic insights on regulatory compliance, risk management, and emerging trends in the digital asset ecosystem. Supporting executive decision-making by helping shape advisory services and strengthen compliance frameworks for clients operating in the blockchain and crypto sector.

• Monitored user transactions on the blockchain for suspicious activity, reducing fraud-related cases. Investigated and resolved P2P trading disputes. Provided daily analytical reports on trading patterns, risk trends, and verification bottlenecks to internal compliance and product teams. Identified and blocked high-risk accounts and scam attempts through proactive data review and user behavior analysis. Acted as a point of contact for complex user issues, offering quick resolution and clear communication across multiple platforms.

Developed strong customer relationship management skills, enhancing client satisfaction. Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely analysis and reporting. Provided risk assessments and recommendations to senior management. Conducted in-depth financial analysis of businesses applying for large-scale credit.

• Analyzed and processed large volumes of financial reports across diverse industries, ensuring accurate data extraction and interpretation. Worked with financial documentation in multiple languages (English, French, Russian, Armenian), enabling seamless analysis of international reports. Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including product and data science, to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of financial data pipelines and analysis tools.