
Ghizlane Pandey
Head of Compliance | AML & Financial Crime
Salary / Daily rate
Paris, France
Freelance
Languages
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.
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