Farhana Qaosar is an accomplished fincrime executive with over 18 years of experience in the financial services industry, working across Australia, Bangladesh, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore. Currently serving as Senior Vice President of Compliance & Control at BNY Mellon Singapore, she holds the role of Deputy MLRO for the Singapore branch and backup MLRO for Australia. Her expertise lies in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) advisory, Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) strategy, and managing high-risk clients, including Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs).

Farhana has a strong track record in implementing global AML/CTF/ABC policies, leading regulatory-driven remediation efforts, and providing advisory services to senior stakeholders. She has also been an active speaker at international conferences on financial and economic crimes.

Her educational background includes a Master's in International Trade & Commerce Law from Macquarie University and a Bachelor's in Business Administration from Independent University Bangladesh. Farhana is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and continues to enhance her expertise through ongoing professional development. Passionate about giving back, she has volunteered in various capacities, including teaching English to migrant workers in Singapore and advocating for child labor rights in Bangladesh.