Marlene Sadhai

Marlene Sadhai, CFE has a diverse work experience in the field of compliance and financial crime. Marlene is currently working at Aware Super, where they hold the position of Senior Manager Enterprise Compliance - Financial Crime (Fraud & AML Officer) since November 2022. Prior to this, they worked as the Compliance and Financial Crime Lead at the same organization from August 2021 to January 2023.

Before joining Aware Super, Marlene took a sabbatical from February 2021 to November 2021.

Marlene has also worked at UniSuper, starting in 2013. Marlene'sroles at UniSuper include Financial Crime Response Manager from January 2018 to February 2021, AML Compliance Officer from March 2013 to November 2019, Manager - Assurance and Reporting from February 2015 to December 2017, and Compliance Manager - Superannuation from March 2013 to February 2015.

Prior to UniSuper, Marlene worked at PwC as a Manager from June 2007 to March 2013. Marlene started their professional career at KPMG South Africa, where they worked as an Audit Supervisor from July 2000 to May 2007.

Marlene gained initial auditing experience at Herscovitz & Associates as a Senior Auditor from July 1999 to July 2000. Marlene also worked briefly at Long & Associates as an Auditor from March 1999 to June 1999.

Marlene's early career includes a role as an Auditor at YD Maharaj & Company from July 1998 to February 1999.

Overall, Marlene Sadhai has developed a strong background in compliance and financial crime through their various roles in prestigious organizations.

Marlene Sadhai, CFE, earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business/Commerce, General from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, which they attended from 1995 to 1999. Prior to that, they completed their Matric (Year 12) at Tongaat Secondary School, specializing in Commerce and Science, from 1992 to 1994. In November 2019, Marlene obtained a certification as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).