Olga Bernardinetti

Senior Vice President – Digital Assets Process Lead @ Standard Chartered

About

I specialise in building the governance, processes, and operating structures that enable financial institutions to adopt emerging digital capabilities with confidence. My work focuses on creating clarity and control around complex, fast‑evolving areas such as Digital Assets, ensuring that innovation is supported by strong foundations, robust risk management, and enterprise‑wide alignment.I bring a structured, strategic approach to designing operating models, defining standards, and embedding governance frameworks that allow organisations to scale safely. I work across functions to translate new technologies into practical, compliant, and sustainable capabilities — balancing innovation with operational resilience.I’m driven by the belief that strong governance is a catalyst for innovation. When processes are clear, risks are understood, and frameworks are well‑designed, organisations can move faster, make better decisions, and unlock new opportunities with confidence.

Country

City

Singapore

Industry

Investment Banking

Skill

AML, Investment Banking, Equities, Management, Credit, Fixed Income, Settlement, KYC, Middle Office, Trading, Financial Modeling, Anti Money Laundering, Capital Markets, Corporate Finance, Derivatives, Emerging Markets, Risk Management, Financial Markets, Due Diligence

Experience

Senior Vice President – Digital Assets Process Lead

Standard Chartered

2026-3 - Present · 7 mos

Singapore

Driving the bank’s Digital Assets agenda by shaping enterprise‑wide processes, frameworks, and governance that enable scalable, future‑ready DA capabilities and position the organisation for long‑term digital innovation.

Senior Vice President (VP) - Global Policy Implementation and regulatory changes

Standard Chartered

2016-6 - 2026-2 · 9 yrs 9 mos

Singapore

Led large-scale regulatory change programs to strengthen the Bank’s compliance, AML/FCC risk management, and alignment with global market practices. Managed the Book of Work for policy implementation, driving strategic resource and funding planning. Contributed to the Bank’s digital assets growth by designing and implementing onboarding frameworks for Fintech, New Payment Methods, and Crypto clients. Represented the Bank at industry forums, including the Fintech Forum 2022 and vendor roundtables on fraud and corruption. Implemented end-to-end processes and internal controls for EU MLD changes, enhanced PEP risk management, tax evasion standards, and FATF/JMLSG/ISSA-driven product risk requirements. Partnered with technology teams to design internal systems and controls, enabling scalable business growth and onboarding of emerging client segments. Actively engaged in global management forums, knowledge-sharing initiatives, crypto education, and mentoring of junior colleagues.

AML Due Diligence, Team Leader

Goldman Sachs

2015-5 - 2016-4 · 1 yr

Singapore

Managed client onboarding across Asia, leading process enhancements, global projects, and regulatory implementations (HK OTC reporting, MiFID II). Streamlined workflows through technology, reducing manual effort across global teams. Partnered with compliance and legal to standardize procedures, while mentoring colleagues and driving internal initiatives, including women’s network projects.

Associate, Client Onboarding, Settlements and Middle office, Operations

Goldman Sachs

2007-1 - 2015-4 · 8 yrs 4 mos

Moscow, Russian Federation

Set up client onboarding, middle office, and settlement functions for the Moscow franchise, establishing KYC, standards, and operational procedures. Collaborated with business, compliance, legal, and technology to enhance processes, improve client setup, and address regulatory requirements. Managed onboarding for complex transactions, settlement for equities and fixed income, and local regulatory reporting. Represented the office in global forums, delivered trainings, and drove system enhancements, risk mitigation, and new product launches.