Governance with Grit: Leading Through Ethical Compliance

Yoshinee Parasuraman

Head of Compliance at Absa Mauritius

I have 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, with expertise in compliance, financial crime risk management and governance. I joined Absa Bank (Mauritius) Limited in 2014 as Money Laundering Reporting Officer, marking the start of a progressive leadership journey within the organisation. Since then, I have held several senior roles of increasing responsibility, including Head of Financial Crime Compliance and Deputy Head of Compliance, before being appointed Head of Compliance and a member of the Executive Committee. In this role, I play a central part in shaping the bank’s compliance strategy, strengthening its governance framework, and managing regulatory engagement. I hold a BSc (Honours) in Economics from the University of Mauritius and have further developed my leadership capabilities through master classes at the University of Stellenbosch Business School in Strategic Thinking and Performance Coaching. I am also a certified Ethics Ambassador with The Ethics Institute of South Africa, reflecting my strong commitment to ethical leadership. Beyond the organisation, I have contributed at an industry level, having served as Chairperson of the Compliance Committee of the Mauritius Bankers Association. I completed the Advanced Management Programme at IMD Business School (Switzerland) in 2023 and, in 2024, successfully completed the Negotiation Programme at the London School of Economics, further strengthening my strategic and executive skill set.