Maja Benko

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About Maja Benko

Senior Legal and Compliance Advisor With a vast degree of experience in the legal and compliance sectors, I am a dedicated professional committed to ensuring that businesses operate within the bounds of the law while achieving their strategic objectives. Currently, I serve as a Senior Legal and Compliance Advisor at Generali Investments, a leading asset management company in Slovenia. My role involves navigating complex regulatory landscapes, providing expert legal counsel, and fostering a culture of compliance and integrity within the organization. Further duties include: • Overseeing compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards. • Monitoring regulatory changes and advise on necessary policy adjustments. • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and other legal documents. • Providing legal advice and legal opinions on corporate governance, M&A activities, and commercial law. • Developing and implementing compliance policies and procedures. • Conducting training sessions on compliance and legal matters. • Performing internal checks and risk assessments to ensure adherence to standards. • Collaborating with internal stakeholders to promote a culture of compliance and risk awareness. • Preparing and presenting reports to senior management and regulatory authorities. Recently, I expanded my expertise in the Information Technology, focusing on Digital Operational Resilience (DORA). This regulation is a crucial framework for strengthening the operational resilience of financial services, ensuring that firms are prepared to handle ICT disruptions and mitigate systemic risks. I have gained a comprehensive understanding of DORA's requirements, including: • Ensuring alignment with ICT risk management, incident reporting, and business continuity protocols. • Implementing third-party vendor risk assessments and managing outsourcing arrangements under DORA. • Facilitating compliance with the stringent requirements around digital operational risk and resilience. • By leveraging my legal expertise alongside this newly acquired knowledge, I am able to help my firm align with DORA's evolving regulatory framework while protecting critical assets and ensuring the business remains resilient in the face of digital challenges. I am passionate about bridging the gap between compliance and IT risk management to build a more resilient financial services environment.