Biography

Melvin Zelissen is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT). He has built a career spanning law enforcement, AML/CFT supervision, and policy development. Melvin brings a wealth of expertise, refined through his experience at the Dutch National Public Prosecutors Office for Serious Fraud and Environmental Crime, the Dutch Central Bank and the European Banking Authority.

Known for his passion for AML/CFT, Melvin is deeply committed to fostering collaboration, upholding high regulatory standards, and bringing a practical, solution-driven approach to financial crime prevention.

Throughout his career, Melvin has played a key role in the development and implementation of AML/CFT standards. He led and contributed to high-profile and complex cross-border investigations, supervisory reviews, and regulatory actions. His expertise includes policy development, supervision, and international cooperation with public and private sectors stakeholders, making him a trusted expert in the fight against financial crime.

He holds multiple law degrees from Maastricht University, focusing on criminal law, administrative and constitutional law as well as European law, and expanded his expertise with advanced legal studies in the United States at The Pennsylvania State University.