Adriana attained a Bachelors in Law in 2007 from the University of Malta. She later attained a Doctorate of Laws from the same University in 2010 and holds a warrant to practice as a lawyer in the courts of Malta. Adriana has also obtained a Masters in Financial Services in 2016.

Adriana has over 11 years’ experience in financial services and 9 years’ experience in Compliance across a range of industries. Adriana’s career in compliance started when she joined Aspida as a Compliance Services Executive. Adriana built her knowledge in compliance by drafting compliance procedures manuals, AML/CFT manuals, compliance monitoring programmes, regulatory calendars, checklists, internal policies, conducting compliance and AML training, drafting compliance reports etc. Adriana also assisted a number of clients during regulatory on-site visits.

Adriana carries out research on legal and regulatory matters and assists client to attain compliance with such changes.

Adriana a fellow member of the Malta Association of Compliance Officers and holds compliance officer appointments on a number of licensed entities including; trustees, fund administrators, company service providers, investment firms, UCITS Funds, de-minimis fund managers etc.