Mandy Naidoo
Chief Compliance Officer,
Yellow Card
Mandy Naidoo, a dynamic and motivated professional with two decades of experience in Compliance – Financial Services AML/CFT, Financial Crime & Ethics Programs, has a proven global track record of success which includes working with the U.S. Department of Justice Monitor team on the MoneyGram Deferred Prosecution Agreement and upliftment of their Africa and Global AML/CFT & Fraud Compliance Programs. With a passion for the FinTech Industry, Mandy brings a unique combination of key regulatory compliance, technology as well as fiat and crypto risk related skills to every project, consistently delivering high-quality results that exceed expectations.
As the Chief Compliance Officer at Yellow Card, Mandy has honed the company’s expertise in emerging and hybrid Compliance risks, demonstrating an exceptional ability to develop and implement fit for purpose Compliance programs. She has developed strong relationships with stakeholders and colleagues alike, built on a foundation of trust, hard work, and a commitment to excellence.
In addition to her professional accomplishments (BA Psychology Degree, Post Graduate Diploma in Compliance Management and Ethics Certification) as well as Chainanalysis Blockchain Risk and Regulation and Notabene Travel Rule Certification, Mandy is also a lifelong learner (currently completing the FinTech Law & Policy specialization and Crypto Compliance Certification), always seeking new opportunities to expand her skillset and knowledge. She is a creative problem solver, able to think outside the box to find innovative solutions to even the most complex challenges.
Prior to joining Yellow Card, Mandy led and built Compliance teams internationally and locally within the Investment Banking and Remittance sectors. She previously worked at Goldman Sachs Asset Management in London, was the MLRO at Investec South Africa, Head of Compliance Control Room at Standard Bank Group, and Head of Africa Compliance at MoneyGram International.
As the Chief Compliance Officer at Yellow Card, Mandy has honed the company’s expertise in emerging and hybrid Compliance risks, demonstrating an exceptional ability to develop and implement fit for purpose Compliance programs. She has developed strong relationships with stakeholders and colleagues alike, built on a foundation of trust, hard work, and a commitment to excellence.
In addition to her professional accomplishments (BA Psychology Degree, Post Graduate Diploma in Compliance Management and Ethics Certification) as well as Chainanalysis Blockchain Risk and Regulation and Notabene Travel Rule Certification, Mandy is also a lifelong learner (currently completing the FinTech Law & Policy specialization and Crypto Compliance Certification), always seeking new opportunities to expand her skillset and knowledge. She is a creative problem solver, able to think outside the box to find innovative solutions to even the most complex challenges.
Prior to joining Yellow Card, Mandy led and built Compliance teams internationally and locally within the Investment Banking and Remittance sectors. She previously worked at Goldman Sachs Asset Management in London, was the MLRO at Investec South Africa, Head of Compliance Control Room at Standard Bank Group, and Head of Africa Compliance at MoneyGram International.