Marija Balciunaite Compliance manager

Marija Balciunaite joined the Compliance Team of Forvis Mazars in Malta in 2022 and she was recently promoted to Compliance Manager.

Marija embarked on her professional journey in 2016 as a claims and fraud investigator at one of the largest money transfer companies with a branch in Lithuania. She later transitioned to the Financial Intelligence Unit within the same company, where she conducted comprehensive investigations related to Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing. After three years, Marija relocated to Ireland and joined a leading e-money company as a brand risk management investigator, where she was responsible for analysing and mitigating legal, processor, and reputational risks.

Marija has always had a passion for teaching, which she demonstrated by leading a team of Compliance Trainers.

She is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist with multiple certifications from ICA, CCI, and Lead Training Services. Marija also holds a bachelor's degree in history from Vilnius University.