Siyana Vacheva

I have over 16 years of experience in the Government, Risk and Compliance sector. I currently lead a team of anti-financial crime compliance specialist who conduct enhanced due diligence investigations across 250 jurisdictions. Our main goal is to support companies and professionals in effectively managing their risk assessment processes.

What makes you a Risky Woman?

Throughout my entire career, I have endeavoured to perform my role to the highest standard, driven by a personal commitment to combating modern slavery and human trafficking.

Name your top 3 achievements

1. I love what I do; my work is my mission;
2. I value and enjoy working alongside the people with whom I do it;
3. I believe that, through our work as risk professionals, we contribute every day to making the world a more peaceful place.

What is the biggest risk you’ve taken in your career?

The greatest risk I have taken in my career was relocating from Europe to Singapore and building a team from scratch. It was one of the rare occasions when I felt both deeply apprehensive and immensely satisfied at the same time.

What’s something most people don’t know about you?

That I am a passionate runner.

What is the best quality for successful leaders in Risk?

I think that the best quality for successful leaders in Risk is a unique combination of extensive knowledge and very strong intuition. Often, your instinct signals that something is amiss, and it is then your responsibility to substantiate that intuition with data and expertise.