Grace Wachera Mugo is a seasoned financial crime compliance specialist, recognized for her expertise in combating financial crime through compliance strategies, fraud investigations, and risk management. With over eight years of experience, Grace has dedicated her career to designing and implementing effective AML/CFT frameworks, conducting in-depth risk assessments, and navigating complex regulatory landscapes in the Fintech space. Her unwavering commitment to safeguarding financial systems has made her a trusted figure in the field.

Currently, Grace serves as a Financial Crime Consultant at Flywheel Advisory, where she provides strategic advice on compliance frameworks, risk mitigation, and financial crime compliance. Her role reflects her passion for strengthening financial systems and ensuring regulatory excellence.

As an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, Grace blends her legal expertise with her specialization in financial crime compliance to deliver impactful solutions. Her career has encompassed impactful roles at organizations such as Chipper Cash and Sika Group Inc., where she successfully led compliance initiatives, streamlined policies, and managed cross-jurisdictional compliance operations. Grace has also made contributions during her tenure at Diamond Trust Bank and Stanbic Bank, where she gained invaluable experience in financial crime investigations, AML compliance, regulatory adherence, and legal and credit operations.

Grace holds a Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree from Kenyatta University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law. She is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Certified Forensic Fraud Examiner (CFFE). Notably, her CFFE qualification is an inaugural post-professional certification from KASNEB, underscoring her commitment to advanced professional development. She also holds an Advanced International Certificate in Regulatory Compliance offered by the International Compliance Association.

Additionally, she holds two certifications in crypto compliance from Chainalysis, demonstrating her commitment to staying at the forefront of emerging trends and technologies. Grace is strategic in her approach to mitigating financial crime risks and her ability to enhance organizational compliance frameworks. Her leadership, dedication, and innovative mindset have made her a key player in the fight against financial crime.