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Semion Raiu

Semion Raiu

Chisinau

Summary

Experienced public administration specialist with a focus on advanced management techniques and project development. Key contributor to Moldova EU accession negotiations, providing insights on internal market services and regulatory alignment. Acknowledged for excellence in licensing processes and ethical governance, with several awards highlighting significant contributions. Skilled in financial compliance and public sector training, enhancing institutional resilience and integrity.

Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.

Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.

Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Deputy Head of the Licensing Directorate

The Public Services Agency
Chisinau, Moldova, Republic of
09.2017 - Current
  • Directed licensing operations for legal entities across diverse sectors.
  • Managed regulatory compliance and business authorisation processes effectively.
  • Led initiatives to modernise licensing practices within the department.
  • Supervised gambling and entertainment sector licensing procedures.
  • Coordinated with international organisations to ensure regulatory harmonisation.

Interim Head of Real Sector Licensing Directorate

The Licensing Chamber of Moldova
Chisinau, Moldova
07.2007 - 09.2017
  • Supervised licensing staff to enhance departmental operations and ensure compliance.
  • Implemented regulatory improvements, streamlining processes across real economy sectors.
  • Managed licensing operations to uphold industry standards and efficiency.

Education

Certificate of Gymnasial Studies - Italian language

"Dante Alighieri" High School in Chisinau.
Chisinau, Chișinău Municipality, Moldova
09.1990 - 05.1999

Baccalaureate Diploma - Law and IT

Republican College of Informatics and Law
Chisinau, Chișinău Municipality, Moldova
09.1999 - 05.2002

Diploma of Licentiate in Law - Criminal law

University of European Studies of Moldova
Chisinau, Chișinău Municipality, Moldova
09.2002 - 05.2006

Master in Law - Criminal law

The State University of Moldova
Chisinau, Chișinău Municipality, Moldova
09.2006 - 05.2007

Skills

  • Business licensing and authorization procedures
  • Regulatory compliance and legal framework implementation
  • Anti-money laundering (AML) and financial crimes prevention
  • Gambling and entertainment industry regulation
  • Public sector modernization and digital transformation
  • EU law harmonization and transposition
  • Risk management and internal control systems
  • Team leadership and departmental management
  • Strategic planning and project implementation
  • Policy development and regulatory reform
  • International cooperation and stakeholder engagement
  • Change management and organizational development
  • Training and capacity building coordination
  • Professional written and oral communication
  • Official correspondence and documentation
  • International conference participation and presentation
  • Cross-cultural communication and diplomacy
  • Research and academic writing capabilities

Languages

Romanian
Native
English
Fluent
Russian
Native
Italian
Fluent

Accomplishments

    Public Administration Studies Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Moldova

    Advanced Management & Leadership (2011-2013) Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Moldova

  • "Modern Public Management" (40 hours) - September 19-23, 2011Certificate No. 19391

    Advanced public sector management techniques and methodologies

  • "Management and Development of Programs/Projects" (40 hours) - May 28 - June 1, 2012Certificate No. 21773

    Strategic planning and project implementation in public sector

  • "Integrity Whistleblowers" (8 hours) - November 29, 2013Certificate No. 25053

    Ethics and integrity in public administration

  • Specialized Professional Training (2021-2023)

  • "Internal Management Control" (17 hours) - November 29 - December 1, 2023Center for Information Technologies in Finance

    Modern internal control systems and risk management

  • "Correct Expression Guidelines" (2 hours) - November 16, 2021Organized by Department of Registration and Licensing of Legal Units, ASP

    Professional communication and documentation standards

  • "Official Communication" (2 hours) - October 20, 2021Department of Registration and Licensing of Legal Units, ASP

    Advanced official correspondence and communication protocols

  • International Training & Capacity Building

  • "Resilience within Financial Institutions: The AML Training Program" - November 2021 - February 2022EU4Business Initiative in partnership with European Business Association (EBA Moldova) and National Bank of Moldova (BNM)

    Anti-money laundering compliance and financial institution resilience

    Supported by EFSE under EU4Business Initiative

  • Transitional Support for Strengthening Administrative Capacities - November 2011Public Administration Capacity Building Program

    EU integration and administrative modernization

  • EU Accession Negotiations Team Member - December 2024 Chapter 3: Right of Establishment and Freedom to Provide Services

  • Selected as expert delegate for Republic of Moldova's bilateral screening meeting with European Commission
  • Location: Brussels, Belgium (December 5-6, 2024)
  • Specialized expertise: Services within internal market framework
  • Part of official negotiation team for Moldova's EU accession process
  • Contributed technical expertise on business licensing and regulatory harmonization with EU acquis
  • International Scientific-Practical Conference - December 9-10, 2021 "Adapting Public Services to Technological Challenges and Business Environment Expectations"

  • Organized by Public Services Agency in partnership with Faculty of Economics and Law, Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova (ASEM)
  • Participant and contributor to policy discussions
  • Research Publications:

  • Co-author of academic paper: "Particularity of Gambling Regulation in the European Union"
  • Comparative analysis of EU gambling legislation and Moldovan regulatory framework
  • Published research on licensing and entrepreneurship regulation
  • EU Arms Trade Treaty Outreach Project - May 21-23, 2019 Second Sub-regional Workshop in Georgia

  • Participant representing Republic of Moldova
  • Workshop for Armenia, Georgia, Republic of Moldova, and Ukraine
  • Focus on arms trade regulation and international compliance
  • Partnership for Good Governance Program "Good Governance against Economic Crime" - July 22-23, 2018

  • Regional seminar on risk-oriented oversight in combating money laundering and terrorism financing
  • Advanced training on financial crimes prevention for designated non-financial businesses and professions
  • Location: Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel, Turkey
  • European Training Programs

  • European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA) training participant
  • Focus on EU law harmonization and transposition
  • Target group: Officials involved in approximation of national laws with EU acquis
  • Diploma of Honor - December 4, 2021 Public Services Agency of the Republic of Moldova

  • Awarded for substantial performance in legal units licensing
  • Recognition of professionalism, dedication, perseverance, and consistency
  • Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the licensing authority establishment
  • Diploma of Honor - February 9, 2017 Licensing Chamber

  • Awarded for prodigious activity, professionalism, conscientious and irreproachable work
  • Recognition of outstanding performance in area of activity
  • Excellence Diploma - February 2022 EU4Business Initiative

  • For active participation in "Resilience within Financial Institutions: The AML Training Program"
  • Joint recognition from European Business Association (EBA Moldova) and National Bank of Moldova (BNM)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Deputy Head of the Licensing Directorate

The Public Services Agency
09.2017 - Current

Interim Head of Real Sector Licensing Directorate

The Licensing Chamber of Moldova
07.2007 - 09.2017

Master in Law - Criminal law

The State University of Moldova
09.2006 - 05.2007

Diploma of Licentiate in Law - Criminal law

University of European Studies of Moldova
09.2002 - 05.2006

Baccalaureate Diploma - Law and IT

Republican College of Informatics and Law
09.1999 - 05.2002

Certificate of Gymnasial Studies - Italian language

"Dante Alighieri" High School in Chisinau.
09.1990 - 05.1999
Semion Raiu