Andrea van Almsick is General Counsel at tradias, a leading BaFin-regulated digital asset trading firm specializing in cryptocurrencies and digital assets. In her role, she is responsible for Legal, Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Data Protection, and plays a key role in shaping tradias’ regulatory strategy and governance framework.

A qualified lawyer under German law, Andrea brings more than 20 years of experience in financial services and asset management. Prior to joining tradias, she held senior legal positions at Fidelity International and AXA Investment Managers, where she advised on complex regulatory, governance, and compliance matters.

Throughout her career, Andrea has focused on translating complex regulatory requirements into practical and robust solutions that enable business growth while maintaining strong governance and compliance standards. Her work spans regulatory change management and the legal challenges arising from innovation and digital transformation in financial markets.

A regular speaker at industry conferences and expert panels, Andrea contributes to discussions on regulatory developments, digital assets, and the future of financial services.