Yannick Cherel is a seasoned Compliance and Financial Crime professional with over 25 years of diverse experience across traditional financial sectors, fintech, and the crypto industry. Prior to his recent venture, he served as MD, Global Head of Compliance and Financial Crime, and Conduct covering Transaction Banking for a prestigious international bank. Most recently, through his advisory firm, YC Advisory Company Pte. Ltd., he contributed significantly to a rising crypto custody firm.
His track record includes leading robust teams, developing and implementing robust control frameworks, and fostering a strong compliance culture within organizations. His comprehensive work in this area includes responding to regulatory queries, participating in consultations, steering industry guidelines, and preparing for license applications.
A Certified AML Specialist (ACAMS) and a Certified Forensic Investigator (CRC & CKC Chainalysis), he has effectively transitioned into the crypto-asset services space, playing a pivotal role in an innovative crypto custody firm. Here, he led a significant restructuring of the Compliance and Financial Crime department, strengthening the firm’s regulatory foundation, and risk-managing the development of innovative products and services.
Moderator:
Denitsa Rebaine has over 7 years of experience in financial crime compliance. She is the EMEA Deputy Head of Sanctions at a US investment banking services company. In her role, she manages sanctions risk and provides advice and guidance to functional partners and key stakeholders – regionally and globally, on OFAC, and EU/UK sanctions. Denitsa is also the founder of the Compliance Time podcast and the co-chair of the ACFCS CEE Chapter.
