Let's be clear: the era of gendered roles is over. The fraud and risk landscape, historically a male stronghold, is now being decisively shaped by women of exceptional caliber. They bring not just competence, but a strategic advantage. Their leadership, often characterized by heightened empathy and collaborative problem-solving, delivers tangible results—critical in our complex field.

When we set out to identify women making waves in the fraud and risk industry, it was both an exciting and challenging task. While the sector is still male-heavy, these ten women have carved out spaces for themselves, shaping the future of fraud prevention. Some have been in the field for over a decade, pioneering innovative risk management strategies and leading global teams.

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1. Usha Murali, Chief Compliance and Risk Officer, Spice Money

• Overlooks credit and Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Micro-finance, Digital Payments, Managing risks in Fintech environments (loans and deposits), Banking Operations, Project Management and Audit 
• Her comprehensive expertise in risk management and compliance directly safeguards a fintech platform serving rural populations.

Bureau is proud to have been a long standing partner with this rural fintech powerhouse, reaching 150M+ customers across 95% of rural India. With Usha at the helm, we share a mission to fortify financial access and combat threats like account takeovers and deepfakes.

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We had the privilege of sitting down with her for the occasion of International Women's Day 2025! These were the key highlights for the women at Bureau:

💡 Playing to the strengths of our gender in leadership

💡 Imposter syndrome: Is it a challenge?

💡 Why a strong support system is everything

💡 And our favourite - if she had a billboard on MG Road, what advice would she put on it?

Connect with Usha here.

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2. Swetha Kasthurirangan, Managing Director, Wells Fargo

• Head for Credit Risk, India Philippines Region
• Leading credit risk management, a critical component in fraud prevention and financial stability.
• Her expertise in portfolio analytics and modeling directly impacts the detection and mitigation of fraudulent activities.

Connect with Swetha here.

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3. Brigitte Korney, Global Head of Risk & Fraud Prevention, Adyen 

• A global leader in fraud prevention.
• Shaping discussions around payments and fraud as a member of the Americas Advisory Board at the Merchant Risk Council.

Connect with Brigitte here.

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4. Mahima Garg, Chief Risk Officer, Slice

• Building innovative credit risk strategies, expanding financial access while mitigating risk.
• Creates innovative credit risk strategies within a fast growing fintech.

Connect with Mahima here.

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5. Priyangini Rastogi, SVP & Global Head Of Fraud Operations,  HSBC Global Service Centers

• A global financial services giant.
• Directing risk operations and fraud prevention strategies on a global scale.

Connect with Priyangini here.

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6. Ginni Sinha, Head of India NFRM Risk Centre, Deutsche Bank

• Leading Finance, Risk Resiliency, and Risk Data Aggregation & Reporting teams globally.
• Managing global teams to ensure non-financial risk management compliance and resilience.
• Spearheading initiatives to enhance risk data aggregation processes and improve risk reporting accuracy.

Connect with GInni here.

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7. Bedatri Chatterjee, Fraud Investigations Head, Standard Chartered GBS

• A multinational banking and financial services company.
• Leading fraud investigations, directly combating financial crime.

Connect with Bedatri here.

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8. Simran Khanna, Leading Consumer and SME Risk, Union bank in Philippines.

• A leading financial institution.
• Managing consumer and SME risk, including credit cards, loans, and regulatory reporting.

Connect with Simran here.

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9. Meghaa Khetarpaal, Fraud-Fighting Global Product Head, TransUnion

• A global information and insights company.
• She is driving global product initiatives in fraud prevention, and building Transunion's India fraud business.

Connect with Megha here.

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10. Inês Maia, Chief Risk Officer, EML 

• An experienced risk management professional with a global footprint.
• Leveraging international experience in risk management, credit decisioning, and data analytics.

Connect with Ines here.

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These ten women represent just a fraction of the talent and leadership reshaping the fraud and risk landscape. Hundreds more are driving change, pushing boundaries, and ensuring a more secure financial ecosystem. Their expertise and perseverance are paving the way for future generations of women in risk management.

To all aspiring women in this space: The path has been paved, but there’s always room for more trailblazers. If you’re looking for inspiration, mentorship, or a network of like-minded leaders, these women are proof that the sky’s the limit. Connect, learn, and take the leap—because the world of fraud and risk needs more powerful women at the helm.

Are you the next leader in fraud and risk? Check out our open roles to find your perfect fit!

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