Elena Pavlova

Founder of Klyuch Intelligence, I support companies and institutions in their compliance challenges (EDD, AML), geopolitical analysis, and economic intelligence. I conduct complex investigations, field missions, and strategic investigations, leveraging an international network of experts and a proven methodology.

🔍 Expertise: Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), anti-fraud investigations, strategic research, geopolitical monitoring

🌍 Areas of operation: CIS, Middle East, Asia, Europe

👥 Background: Former Head of Intelligence & Compliance at Amarante, team management, sensitive mission coordination

🎓 Degree in International Relations (Kazan Federal University & Paris-Sorbonne) – ACAMS Certified (Anti-Money Laundering Specialist)

🗣 Languages: French, English, Russian

• Management of Economic Intelligence/Compliance activities: compliance audits, multi-level reputational due diligence, business intelligence, M&A and private equity investigations

• Management of 3 employees within the IE and Compliance department, fostering the information sources ecosystem in countries recognized as high-risk (post-Soviet space, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa)

• Financial P&L management: revenue tracking, cost management, margin analysis

Elena Pavlova is the Director of Strategic Intelligence activities within the risk management and strategic intelligence consulting firm AESMA. Specializing in political, economic, and security issues in CIS countries and the Middle East, she conducts strategic research, due diligence, and project support for CAC 40 groups. She also provides training for French expatriates and others.