Elana Galea
About Elana Galea
Elana Galea serves as the Head of Financial Crime Strategic Objectives at Investec in London, England, a position she has held since 2021. With a strong background in financial crime prevention and multiple certifications, she has over a decade of experience in the field.
Work at Investec
Elana Galea has held multiple positions at Investec, starting as Group Money Laundering Specialist from 2008 to 2014 in Johannesburg, South Africa. She then transitioned to London, where she served as Senior Financial Crime Advisor from 2014 to 2021. In 2021, she was appointed as Head of Financial Crime Strategic Objectives, a role she continues to fulfill. Her tenure at Investec spans over 15 years, reflecting her extensive experience in financial crime prevention and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Elana Galea has a strong academic background in law and financial crime. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in BCom Law with distinction from the University of Pretoria from 2005 to 2007. She also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Money Laundering Control from the University of Johannesburg. Additionally, she completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning at the University of the Free State in 2010. Galea has been a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist since 2012, having studied at ACAMS.
Background
Elana Galea began her career in the financial crime sector in Johannesburg, South Africa, where she worked for Investec as Group Money Laundering Specialist. She later moved to London, where she continued her career at Investec, taking on roles with increasing responsibility. Her professional journey reflects a commitment to combating financial crime through strategic objectives and compliance measures.
Achievements
Elana Galea has achieved significant professional qualifications, including the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist designation from ACAMS. Her educational accomplishments include a Bachelor’s Degree in BCom Law and two postgraduate diplomas focused on financial crime and financial planning. Her roles at Investec demonstrate her expertise in financial crime prevention and her leadership in strategic objectives within the organization.