Risk doesn't end with due diligence, it intensifies when money starts moving. But who really owns the responsibility for transaction monitoring, and how can organizations collaborate across silos to stay ahead of fraud?

In this episode Hanjo Siebert sits down with Vincent Walden, CEO of Kona AI, to explore how companies can modernize their compliance risk management practices by leveraging data, cross-functional governance, and culture.

Vincent shares real-world cases, explains why culture often determines the success of compliance strategy and offers actionable advice for building transparency into your operations.

Vincent’s stories, from uncovering fake vendors to finding conflicts of interest using emergency contact data, are both compelling and instructive for any organization serious about proactive compliance.

On BCG on Compliance, we dive deep into the extraordinary minds that are driving that change.

From crime prevention gurus to ethics champions, we’ll ask provocative questions and bring you rich insights from the global players shaping the future of compliance, all in a dynamic and compact 20-minute episode.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the field, BCG on Compliance is your quick, comprehensive guide. Join us as we explore the profound ways compliance is altering industries around the globe. And connect with us at bcgoncompliance@bcg.com

Vincent Walden Linked in

Who owns transaction and controls monitoring?

Kona AI website

Hanjo Siebert LinkedIn

BCG Website

BCG LinkedIn

The demand for skilled compliance professionals has never been higher. But what does it take to stand out in this competitive space? How are hiring trends shifting, and what role does new technology play in shaping the future of compliance careers?

To answer these questions, in this episode of BCG on Compliance, our special guest host Amalie Wedege is stepping in for our regular host Hanjo Siebert. She’s joined by Jessica Hamilton, co-founder of financial crime recruitment agency FincSelect and a top recruiter in financial crime compliance.

They discuss the evolving landscape of financial crime compliance roles, give some tips for standing out in a digital world, and touch on how AI and technology are reshaping the field.

Jessica also shares valuable insights on the psychology of a great hire, strategies for networking and personal branding, and how to put together the perfect financial crime team.

Whether you're looking to future-proof your career or land your next big role, this episode offers plenty of practical advice.

On BCG on Compliance, we dive deep into the extraordinary minds that are driving that change.

From crime prevention gurus to ethics champions, we’ll ask provocative questions and bring you rich insights from the global players shaping the future of compliance, all in a dynamic and compact 20-minute episode.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the field, BCG on Compliance is your quick, comprehensive guide. Join us as we explore the profound ways compliance is altering industries around the globe. And connect with us at bcgoncompliance@bcg.com

New episodes are released monthly.

Episode Links:

Jessica Hamilton LinkedIn

FincSelect

Amalie Wedege LinkedIn

BCG Website

BCG LinkedIn

For 12 years, Rowena Fell worked in British military intelligence, assessing threats in high-risk zones like Northern Ireland, Bosnia, and Iraq. She followed that up with 17 years in senior corporate roles, applying her expertise to business risk management. Now a Senior Director of Knowledge at BCG, she helps organizations prepare for an increasingly complex risk landscape.

In this episode, Rowena shares how military principles can help compliance professionals sharpen their risk management strategies. From crisis preparation to regulatory shifts, we explore why companies must take an integrated approach to compliance and operational risk—and how AI and emerging technologies are transforming the field of compliance and risk management.

BCG on Compliance is a podcast from Boston Consulting Group that explores today’s most pressing risks and how compliance experts are adapting to stay ahead.

As cyber threats, regulatory scrutiny, and financial crime become more complex, compliance is no longer just a legal requirement—it’s a strategic business function. Join host Hanjo Seibert as he sits down with top thinkers in compliance, risk management, and corporate governance to discuss the evolving challenges of today’s global business environment.

Whether you’re a seasoned compliance professional or just starting out, BCG on Compliance brings you expert insights in dynamic, 20-minute episodes.

A quick update: BCG on Compliance is moving to a monthly release schedule, starting with our next episode. This change will allow us to bring you deeper insights and more well researched discussions. Ensuring each episode is as valuable as possible.

Episode Links

Rowena Fell LinkedIn

Hanjo Seibert LinkedIn

BCG Website

BCG LinkedIn

This week we're resharing one of our more popular episodes. Enjoy!

Traditional compliance has always relied on rules and red flags, but for Tobias Schweiger, there is a smarter way. Tobias is co-founder and CEO of Hawk, an AML and fraud prevention software provider, and he believes in bridging the gap between cautious, law-driven approaches and the power of AI. It’s not about rewriting the rulebook, it's about transforming how we read it.

Before founding Hawk, Tobias had leadership roles at the intersection of finance, technology, and strategy. Today, his focus is aimed sharply on using tech to innovate in heavily regulated industries.

In this episode, Tobias and Hanjo dive into the struggle for banks caught between skyrocketing AML demands, and the need for operational efficiency, and how they can manage both. They also discuss some thorough but efficient approaches to false positive reduction, how to get clarity on true positives, and the reality of fighting Gen AI crime with Gen AI tools.

About the Show:

BCG on Compliance is a podcast from Boston Consulting Group that explores today’s most pressing criminal trends and how compliance experts are adapting to counter those threats.

As financial crimes become increasingly sophisticated, compliance can no longer be just a checkbox. It’s emerged as a transformative force in every industry, reshaping practices in ethics, risk management, money laundering and cyber security. On BCG on Compliance, we dive deep into the extraordinary minds that are driving that change.

Hosted by Hanjo Seibert, a leading expert in compliance, anti-financial crime and fraud, BCG on Compliance features interviews with heavy-hitters propelling compliance to the forefront of the industry. From crime prevention gurus to ethics champions, we’ll ask provocative questions and bring you rich insights from the global players shaping the future of compliance, all in a dynamic and compact 20-minute episode.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the field, BCG on Compliance is your quick, comprehensive guide. Join us as we explore the profound ways compliance is altering industries around the globe. And connect with us at bcgoncompliance@bcg.com

New episodes are released every other week. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. You can also find us on BCG's YouTube Channel.

Episode Links:

Tobias Schweiger LinkedIn

Hawk website

Hanjo Seibert LinkedIn

BCG LinkedIn

BCG website

For nearly 30 years, Robert Mazur served as a Federal Special Agent for multiple U.S. agencies. But his most perilous work came during the years he spent deep undercover, infiltrating two of Colombia’s most powerful drug cartels - a story so extraordinary it’s been captured in two books and a Hollywood film. His covert operations led him into life-threatening situations, including narrowly escaping a fatal encounter with a hit squad in Panama.

In this episode, Robert takes us inside his experiences investigating the financial operations of some of the world’s most dangerous criminals. He also shares key insights into how financial institutions can be complicit in allowing dirty money to enter the economy and why it’s critical for AML professionals to understand the ever-evolving global landscape of financial crime.

About the Show:

BCG on Compliance is a podcast from Boston Consulting Group that explores today’s most pressing criminal trends and how compliance experts are adapting to counter those threats.

As financial crimes become increasingly sophisticated, compliance can no longer be just a checkbox. It’s emerged as a transformative force in every industry, reshaping practices in ethics, risk management, money laundering and cyber security. On BCG on Compliance, we dive deep into the extraordinary minds that are driving that change.

Hosted by Hanjo Seibert, a leading expert in compliance, anti-financial crime and fraud, BCG on Compliance features interviews with heavy-hitters propelling compliance to the forefront of the industry. From crime prevention gurus to ethics champions, we’ll ask provocative questions and bring you rich insights from the global players shaping the future of compliance, all in a dynamic and compact 20-minute episode.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the field, BCG on Compliance is your quick, comprehensive guide. Join us as we explore the profound ways compliance is altering industries around the globe. And connect with us at bcgoncompliance@bcg.com

New episodes are released every other week. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Episode Links:

Robert Mazur website

Robert Mazur LinkedIn

Robert Mazur’s Recent Publications

Hanjo Seibert LinkedIn

BCG LinkedIn

BCG website

As the geopolitical landscape continues to shift dramatically, risk management practices need to evolve as well. Ted Datta knows this all too well. As Head of Financial Crime Practice at Moody's Analytics, he's focused on using data to unravel layers of ownership and help spot sanctions evasion, discover human rights risks, combat money laundering, and strengthen compliance practices overall.

In this episode, Ted takes us through some of Moody's data tools, including their comprehensive shell company indicator, and the seven indicators that drive it. He also shares what businesses need to do to up their anti-financial crime game in these very rapidly changing times.

About the Show:

BCG on Compliance is a podcast from Boston Consulting Group that explores today’s most pressing criminal trends and how compliance experts are adapting to counter those threats.

As financial crimes become increasingly sophisticated, compliance can no longer be just a checkbox. It’s emerged as a transformative force in every industry, reshaping practices in ethics, risk management, money laundering and cyber security. On BCG on Compliance, we dive deep into the extraordinary minds that are driving that change.

Hosted by Hanjo Seibert, a leading expert in compliance, anti-financial crime and fraud, BCG on Compliance features interviews with heavy-hitters propelling compliance to the forefront of the industry. From crime prevention gurus to ethics champions, we’ll ask provocative questions and bring you rich insights from the global players shaping the future of compliance, all in a dynamic and compact 20-minute episode.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the field, BCG on Compliance is your quick, comprehensive guide. Join us as we explore the profound ways compliance is altering industries around the globe. And connect with us at bcgoncompliance@bcg.com

New episodes are released every other week. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Episode Links:

Moody’s Website

Ted Datta LinkedIn

Hanjo Seibert LinkedIn

BCG LinkedIn

BCG website

For most of his career, Alastair Gray has been working to address the enormous problem of counterfeit goods. Some estimates put the global trade of counterfeits in the trillions, and despite the perception that it’s a victimless crime, there are indeed extraordinary implications that are connected to money laundering, human trafficking, and even funding terrorism.

As the Director of Anti-Counterfeiting at INTA - The International Trademark Association - Alastair is working to unite law enforcement and stakeholders across industries and jurisdictions to stifle the vast global networks that counterfeits run through.

In this episode, Alastair takes us into the tangled world of counterfeiting, what INTA is doing about it, and how compliance experts can help.

About the Show:

BCG on Compliance is a podcast from Boston Consulting Group that explores today’s most pressing criminal trends and how compliance experts are adapting to counter those threats.

As financial crimes become increasingly sophisticated, compliance can no longer be just a checkbox. It’s emerged as a transformative force in every industry, reshaping practices in ethics, risk management, money laundering and cyber security. On BCG on Compliance, we dive deep into the extraordinary minds that are driving that change.

Hosted by Hanjo Seibert, a leading expert in compliance, anti-financial crime and fraud, BCG on Compliance features interviews with heavy-hitters propelling compliance to the forefront of the industry. From crime prevention gurus to ethics champions, we’ll ask provocative questions and bring you rich insights from the global players shaping the future of compliance, all in a dynamic and compact 20-minute episode.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the field, BCG on Compliance is your quick, comprehensive guide. Join us as we explore the profound ways compliance is altering industries around the globe. And connect with us at bcgoncompliance@bcg.com

New episodes are released every other week.

Episode Links:

INTA website

Hanjo Seibert LinkedIn

BCG LinkedIn

BCG website

Happy New Year! We're kicking off 2025 with a re-share of one of our most popular episodes from last year. Enjoy!

In 2016, after Volkswagen's disastrous emissions scandal came to light, Hiltrud Werner took on the challenging role of Group Audit Director for the company and later as their Head of Integrity and Legal Affairs

This was no easy task. With the car manufacturer mired in legal and financial penalties, Hiltrud and her team needed to not only investigate the root causes of this ethical breakdown, but they also had the enormous job of rebuilding the culture of the company and restoring global trust in the brand.

Katharina Hefter, leads BCG Risk & Compliance in Central Europe, and worked closely with Hiltrud during the monitorship at Volkswagen. In this episode, Katharina joins us as guest host, and reflects with Hiltrud on that intense time, and how Volkswagen was able to reimagine and transform its culture. It’s a fascinating exploration of how to truly understand risk, reimagining compliance best practices, and how empowerment is the key to creating corporate transparency and trust.

About the Show:

BCG on Compliance is a podcast from Boston Consulting Group that explores today’s most pressing criminal trends and how compliance experts are adapting to counter those threats.

As financial crimes become increasingly sophisticated, compliance can no longer be just a checkbox. It’s emerged as a transformative force in every industry, reshaping practices in ethics, risk management, money laundering and cyber security. On BCG on Compliance, we dive deep into the extraordinary minds that are driving that change.

Hosted by Hanjo Seibert, a leading expert in compliance, anti-financial crime and fraud, BCG on Compliance features interviews with heavy-hitters propelling compliance to the forefront of the industry. From crime prevention gurus to ethics champions, we’ll ask provocative questions and bring you rich insights from the global players shaping the future of compliance, all in a dynamic and compact 20-minute episode.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the field, BCG on Compliance is your quick, comprehensive guide. Join us as we explore the profound ways compliance is altering industries around the globe. And connect with us at bcgoncompliance@bcg.com

New episodes are now released biweekly! Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

You can also find this episode on YouTube!

Info Links:

Hiltrud Werner LinkedIn

Volkswagen website

Katharina Hefter LinkedIn

Hanjo Seibert LinkedIn

BCG LinkedIn

BCG website