Alexandra Shea
About Alexandra Shea
Alexandra Shea is the Head of Financial Crime Governance at Afterpay, with extensive experience in financial crime compliance and risk management across Australia and Switzerland. She has held various senior roles at notable institutions, including UBS and Deloitte, and possesses advanced qualifications in law and financial services regulation.
Current Role at Afterpay
Alexandra Shea serves as the Head of Financial Crime Governance at Afterpay, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the governance framework related to financial crime prevention. Her work focuses on ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and implementing effective risk management strategies within the organization. Based in Sydney, New South Wales, she combines her extensive experience in financial crime compliance with innovative approaches to enhance Afterpay's governance practices.
Previous Experience in Financial Crime Governance
Prior to her current role, Alexandra Shea held several significant positions in financial crime governance and compliance. She worked at Allianz Australia as a Senior Compliance Officer for six months in 2017. Additionally, she served as a Director in Risk Management at UBS from 2007 to 2009, and later as a Director in Risk Advisory focused on Financial Crime at Deloitte from 2017 to 2018. Her experience also includes a role as Senior Manager of Financial Crimes at Indue from 2020 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Alexandra Shea has a strong educational background in law and financial services. She studied at Universität Basel, where she earned a Master of Laws (LLM) from 1995 to 1999. She also completed postgraduate courses in Australian Financial Services Regulation at the University of Sydney in 2003. Additionally, she studied at Manchester Business School and AFMA, achieving the ICA International Diploma in Anti Money Laundering from 2014 to 2015. Her educational qualifications support her expertise in financial crime compliance and risk management.
Career Path in Financial Institutions
Alexandra Shea has built a diverse career in financial institutions across Australia and Switzerland. She began her career at UBS, where she held various roles, including Associate Director in Compliance and Global Compliance from 2002 to 2011. She also worked at Westpac as Senior Manager for Financial Crime in Consumer & Business Banking from 2013 to 2017. Her extensive experience spans multiple aspects of financial crime compliance, governance, and risk management, making her a knowledgeable professional in the field.
Recognition and Leadership
Alexandra Shea is recognized as a thought leader in financial crime governance. She has demonstrated her ability to build trusting relationships with colleagues at all professional levels. Her leadership skills are evident in her mentoring capabilities, where she supports the development of others in the field. Her commitment to co-creating sustainable business outcomes in financial crime prevention showcases her dedication to the industry.