Svetlana Djurdjevic

Svetlana Djurdjevic is an accomplished compliance professional with extensive experience in financial crime prevention and sanctions management. Currently serving as Head of Sanctions Controls and Screening at Danske Bank since February 2021, Svetlana previously held senior roles at Nordea, UBS, HSBC, and Barclays, where responsibilities included advising on compliance programs, managing sanctions compliance frameworks, and conducting AML investigations. Svetlana’s expertise extends to providing strategic enhancements to compliance cultures and risk mitigation across various jurisdictions. An accomplished speaker, Svetlana has shared insights on navigating international sanctions at industry conferences. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Politics and Government of the EU from The London School of Economics and Political Science, a Master of Arts in Peace Studies, and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Belgrade.