Principal – Risk Consulting
Financial Crime – AML/CTF
Annelies has a proven track record in leading complex and sensitive transformations across diverse industries. Her expertise lies in navigating legislative, political, and organisational priorities with a commitment to excellence and practical solutions.
She played a pivotal role in delivering a major remediation program and Enforceable Undertaking with AUSTRAC for a global payments provider, ensuring regulatory compliance while balancing commercial realities, stakeholder expectations, and competing business priorities. Leading this work required strong collaboration across multiple teams—both in Australia and internationally.
Annelies’ industry experience spans entertainment, financial services, health insurance, infrastructure and road operations, energy, and government (state and local), equipping her with a broad perspective on strategic change. She understands the challenges faced by organisations of all sizes – from start-ups to large corporates, and government entities – and knows that a one-size-fits-all approach isn’t effective. Her ability to tailor solutions to unique business environments ensures lasting and meaningful impact.
- Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences with Honours (majoring in Information Systems)
- Prince 2 Project Management Certified and Certificate IV in Project Management
- Affiliate Member, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)
- Member, Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)
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AUSTRAC AML/CTF Starter Programs: a clear and cost-effective pathway to compliance
InsightThe AUSTRAC AML/CTF Starter Programs provide a structured pathway to achieving AML/CTF compliance that will significantly reduce the effort and cost of AML/CTF compliance for entities required to meet AML/CTF obligations under Tranche 2.
Building a compliance culture: preparing for Australia’s 2026 AML/CTF reform
InsightAs Australia prepares for the landmark Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) reforms – set to take effect in the coming months – businesses across sectors face a pivotal moment not just to comply with how to manage financial crime risk, but to transform themselves for the better. The real challenge lies in building a culture that embeds AML obligations into the DNA of an organisation.
How leadership teams can prepare for the new Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Funding (AML/CTF) laws
InsightHow leadership teams can implement effective ML/TF risk management, ongoing AML/CTF compliance, and the successful definition and embedding of an organisation's AML/CTF compliance culture.
