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