Bastian Forster

CUSTOMER SERVICES | KYC | COMPLIANCE | HOSPITALITY

Cambrils, Catalonia, Spain

About

Experienced multilingual professional with a strong background in hospitality, sales, retail management, and corporate compliance operations. Over 20 years of international work experience across Germany, the United Kingdom and Spain. Expertise in customer service, team leadership, event and restaurant management, business ownership, and compliance investigations. Most recently specialized in KYC, AML, EDD, CDD, and compliance processes within a remote corporate environment at Amazon. Highly adaptable, customer-focused, and skilled at working in multicultural and fast-paced environments. Fluent in German and English, with intermediate-advanced Spanish skills.

Experience

  • Amazon (Full-time · 4 yrs 7 mos)
    • RCO-KYC Investigation Specialist
      Nov 2022 - Feb 2026 · 3 yrs 4 mos

      Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) investigations. Experience reviewing documentation, conducting compliance assessments, identifying potential risks, and supporting regulatory processes within an international remote-work environment. Strong understanding of compliance procedures, operational accuracy, and confidential data handling.

    • FC Associate AMZL Driver Support
      Aug 2021 - Nov 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • CUSTOMER RELATIONS [SELF EMPLOYMENT] at Amancay
    Feb 2018 - Apr 2021 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    Owner of Amancay, a clothing retail shop in Spain, overseeing sales strategy, merchandising, administration, and customer service in an international, touristic environment. Strong commercial mindset with practical experience in budgeting, administration, inventory management, and team coordination.

  • CUSTOMER RELATIONS [SELF EMPLOYMENT] at Ulmer Kiosk
    May 2015 - Dec 2017 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    Owner and operator of Ulmer Kiosk in Germany, managing purchasing, stock control, customer relations, supplier coordination, and daily business operations.

  • Restaurant Manager at Restaurant Siedepunkt
    Oct 2010 - Apr 2015 · 4 yrs 7 mos

    Responsible for daily operations, staff supervision, inventory management, HACCP compliance, customer satisfaction, and financial oversight. Event planning, leadership, health & safety regulations, and operational organization.

  • Travel at Career Break
    May 2009 - Sep 2010 · 1 yr 5 mos