Susie Wang

Global Head of Risk and Compliance

With over 19 years of experience in the financial services sector, Susie is a specialised Risk and Compliance leader with a proven track record of delivering strategic solutions across international markets. Her career spans professional roles within banks, regulatory bodies, payment providers, and cryptocurrency firms. She holds a Master’s degree from Victoria University of Wellington and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Otago, providing her with a robust academic foundation to navigate complex global financial landscapes.

Susie brings over 12 years of management expertise, having successfully led diverse global teams. Her technical proficiency covers a broad spectrum of risk disciplines, including AML/CFT, fraud prevention, financial, operational, and reputational risk. She possesses deep expertise in managing both card-present and card-not-present payment risks and is highly skilled at managing high-level relationships with internal business units, external regulators, and major card schemes.

As a dedicated member of ACAMS, she is known for fostering a culture of proactive thinking and remains focused on delivering solution-oriented results that balance robust compliance with business growth. Her leadership style emphasises collaboration and strategic foresight to effectively mitigate risk in rapidly evolving industries.