Sophia Asanidze

Sophia Asanidze is Deputy Head of the AML Supervision Department at the National Bank of Georgia, where she focuses on supervisory methodology and the development of approaches to AML CFT oversight. Her work combines regulatory practice with active involvement in international assessments and expert initiatives.

Her career has been closely tied to the National Bank of Georgia for more than a decade. She started as a senior specialist and gradually advanced within the function, leading methodology and off site supervision before taking on her current role as Deputy Head of Department. In this position, she works on developing supervisory approaches, refining risk assessment tools, and engaging with supervised institutions.

Alongside her core role, Sophia is actively involved in international work. She has contributed as an expert to Council of Europe Moneyval evaluations and has participated in projects with the OSCE and the Asian Development Bank. This experience allows her to operate at the intersection of national regulation and international AML CFT standards.

Before joining the regulator, she worked at VTB Bank Georgia, where she was involved in compliance and legal support. This background gives her a practical understanding of how AML requirements are implemented within financial institutions.

In addition to her professional role, Sophia Asanidze teaches at Caucasus University, working with students on financial regulation and compliance. Today, her work is focused on strengthening supervisory practices that enable the financial system to better identify and manage risks related to financial crime.