Valérie Paquet
About Valérie Paquet
Valérie Paquet is an AML/KYC Manager at VISTRA, with extensive experience in compliance and financial services. She previously held key positions at European Fund Administration and EY, specializing in anti-money laundering and due diligence processes.
Current Role at Vistra
Valérie Paquet serves as an AML/KYC Manager at Vistra, a role she has held since 2024. In this position, she is responsible for overseeing anti-money laundering and know your customer processes, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Her expertise in transaction monitoring and due diligence processes is critical in preventing financial crimes.
Previous Experience at European Fund Administration
Valérie Paquet worked at European Fund Administration (EFA) from 2015 to 2023. During her tenure, she held multiple positions, including Deputy Head of AML/KYC Control & Reporting for eight years and Team Leader of Control and Reporting - Customer Due Diligence for three years. Her responsibilities included managing compliance controls and reporting related to AML/KYC processes.
Education and Professional Development
Valérie Paquet has a strong educational background in finance and compliance. She studied at Ichec Brussels Management School, earning a Master's degree in Economics and Finance from 1992 to 1996. Additionally, she completed M1 and M2 programs in Compliance at ALCO / House of Training in 2016 and 2018, respectively. She also studied Reflexology at Feberef from 2015 to 2016.
Experience in AML/KYC Compliance
Valérie Paquet has extensive experience in AML/KYC compliance, having worked as an AML Officer at EY from 2023 to 2024. Her expertise includes name screening and ensuring compliance with FATCA/CRS regulations. She has a proven track record in internal and external due diligence processes, which are essential for maintaining regulatory standards.
Career Background in Financial Services
Valérie Paquet has a diverse career in the financial services sector. Before her roles in AML/KYC, she worked at Clearstream as Deputy Nostro Cash Reconciliation from 1997 to 2000 and at Ernst & Young as Assistant Manager Audit from 2000 to 2006. She also served as Securities Data Quality Manager at EFA from 2014 to 2015, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of financial operations.