Ghizlane Pandey

Head of Compliance | AML & Financial Crime

Salary / Daily rate

Paris, France

Freelance

Languages

EnglishArabicFrenchHindiRussianSpanish

About me

Intro

Compliance expert with 17 years of expertise in financial crime, investigations, and regulatory affairs across top-tier firms like BNP Paribas, Grant Thornton, and EY. Proven track record implementing AML/CFT programs, leading complex investigations, and managing regulatory relationships. Specialized in FCPA/UKBA compliance, risk mapping, and team leadership for enhanced due diligence and audit success.

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Work experience

Head of Compliance/ internal investigations & Project Manager

FreelanceFreelance

May 2022 - Present

4 years 6 months

Scope: Risks mapings and application of the RBA Implement AML/CFT and ABC robust programs (which includes: procedures, policies, controls, processes and tools) Lead investigations Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence & ABAC audits

Head Of Compliance & DPO

Freelance (Self employed)

Sep 2021 - May 2022

9 months

Paris, France

Scope: Managed a team of 5 members Implemented AML/CFT program and ACPR recommendations Managed regulators requests and on-site audits Promoted effective relationships with regulators Led and coordinated RACI and QLB

Regulatory Affairs Manager

BNP Paribas

Sep 2018 - Aug 2021

3 years

Paris, France

Scope : Wealth Management and CIB Implemented financial crime compliance standards and guidance, and provided regulatory guidance Managed BNPP's regulators requests and on-site audits Promoted effective relationships with BNPP's regulators and monitors (IC)

Senior Manager - Forensic Investigations and Compliance

Grant Thornton LLP

Oct 2017 - Oct 2018

1 year 1 month

Paris Area, France

Led the investigation & 3rd party management department Compliance program and Investigations : Implemented financial crime compliance framework (FinCEN CDD final ruling, FATF Guidelines and the 4th EU AML Directive) Supported external counsel in their FCPA and UKBA investigations and report to the US Department of Justice Conducted ABAC due diligence and audits within the business across Africa

Manager Forensic and Integrity

EY

Jul 2012 - May 2016

3 years 11 months

Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Monitored Banks (WM and CIB) and Pharmaceutical companies under MoU, following allegations of breach of US sanctions and corruption/bribery ABAC due diligence and audits UKBA and FCPA Investigations OFAC investigations

Market Risk Analyst

Crédit Agricole CIB

Mar 2012 - Jul 2012

5 months

Paris Area, France

• Production and review of Mark-to-Market variations for Over-The-Counter operations • Management and development of the financials reports in order to match with the Basel III regulation • Analysis of risks and limits for Front-Office dealings • Management reporting and ensuring compliance with Basel II and Basel III

Trainer in Financial Regulation

Groupe BPCE

Sep 2008 - Mar 2012

3 years 7 months

Paris Area, France

• In-depth analysis and presentation of the Markets in Financial Instrument Directives (MiFID) • Organized of training sessions based on the certification from the French Financial Market Authority (AMF), Regulatory authorities and institutional framework and duties toward clients relation • Explained of financial investments (banks and banking products, the insurance companies and life insurance and capitalization contracts) • Led and coordinated of training support addressed to the employees concerning Anti-Money laundering and counter-terrorism financing


Education

Université Paris-Saclay

Master’s degree in Finance

2011 - 2012

9 months

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