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Nikolas Schmidt

Nikolas Schmidt

Berlin

Summary

Experienced professional with a background in corporate finance, team leadership, and ensuring regulatory compliance. With a strong academic foundation in finance, strategic management and law, I focus on delivering practical solutions to business challenges.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant / Teamlead / People Manager - Forensics

PwC
01.2025 - Current
  • Oversaw a team of 20+ analysts working on an AML/CFT project for a large German bank.
  • Contributed to the implementation and transition process of a new AML system.
  • Provided expertise in post-regulatory filings, ensuring compliance with German laws and policies.
  • Designed and delivered training on German and international AML processes (France, Belgium, Netherlands), focusing on adherence to national and industry-specific regulations.
  • Managed and supported the career development of 15+ analysts at PwC, guiding them in client engagement and professional growth.

Analyst - Forensics

PwC
05.2024 - 12.2024
  • Worked on a project with a major German bank, conducting transaction monitoring, sanction controls, and KYC reviews.
  • Involved in multiple workstreams in multiple jurisdictions, covering Germany, France, and Belgium.
  • Training and performing quality controls for over 20 people in the EMEA workstream.
  • Involved in project management, including talent acquisition and onboarding of new joiners.


Finance Associate

SAP
01.2023 - 04.2024
  • Handled accounting and reporting duties for the German SAP training division.
  • Primarily supported key German automotive clients and major Swiss customers.
  • Represented the team in internal workshops and discussions.

Internship - Labour Law

Heinemann & Partner Attorneys at Law
05.2020 - 06.2020
  • Conducted literature and legal research focusing on Labor and Social Law, ensuring compliance with current regulations and legal standards.
  • Provided support for notary activities, assisting with document preparation, verification, and legal compliance in accordance with applicable laws and regulations

Working Student- Business Development

PAQATO GmbH
05.2019 - 05.2020
  • Led business development initiatives and contributed to the design and optimization of the company website, enhancing user experience and functionality.
  • Collaborated closely with clients to develop and refine case studies, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and delivering impactful, data-driven insights.

Education

Master of Science - Business Management

University of Rome Sapienza
Rome, Italy
11-2023

Master of Science - Economics And Finance

Charles University
Prague, Czechia
09.2023

Bachelor of Science - Economics And Law

University of Münster
Münster, Germany
03.2021

Skills

  • Compliance & Governance
  • Risk Management
  • Corporate Finance
  • Data Analytics using MS Excel, VBA, and R
  • Banking, Blockchain and FinTech
  • Problem Solving and Critical Thinking

Languages

German
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Consultant / Teamlead / People Manager - Forensics

PwC
01.2025 - Current

Analyst - Forensics

PwC
05.2024 - 12.2024

Finance Associate

SAP
01.2023 - 04.2024

Internship - Labour Law

Heinemann & Partner Attorneys at Law
05.2020 - 06.2020

Working Student- Business Development

PAQATO GmbH
05.2019 - 05.2020

Master of Science - Business Management

University of Rome Sapienza

Master of Science - Economics And Finance

Charles University

Bachelor of Science - Economics And Law

University of Münster
Nikolas Schmidt