Isatou Conateh served as Head of Financial Crime Compliance and Country Diversity & Inclusion Lead at Standard Chartered Bank (Gambia) Ltd, a multifunctional role she held for over six years. In this capacity, she led financial crime risk governance, regulatory compliance, anti-money laundering (AML) frameworks, and strengthened internal control systems. As Diversity & Inclusion Lead, she championed strategies that fostered an equitable and inclusive workplace culture, ensuring employees felt valued, respected, and empowered to contribute optimally.
Earlier in her career, Isatou held key roles in Financial Control and SME Banking at Guaranty Trust Bank (Gambia) Ltd, where she honed her expertise in financial governance, reporting discipline, and internal control processes. She notably spearheaded the establishment of the bank’s Small Business Enterprise Unit, driving support for SMEs and contributing to economic growth.
Isatou Conateh holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and dual Bachelor of Business Administration degrees in Accounting and Finance from Georgia, USA. With over two decades of professional experience, including 13 years in Corporate America, she possesses extensive expertise in international finance operations, corporate accounting, revenue governance, and the implementation of robust financial controls.
Isatou’s career reflects a strong commitment to excellence, integrity, and innovation in financial services, alongside a passion for creating inclusive work environments.
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Earlier in her career, Isatou held key roles in Financial Control and SME Banking at Guaranty Trust Bank (Gambia) Ltd, where she honed her expertise in financial governance, reporting discipline, and internal control processes. She notably spearheaded the establishment of the bank’s Small Business Enterprise Unit, driving support for SMEs and contributing to economic growth.
Isatou Conateh holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and dual Bachelor of Business Administration degrees in Accounting and Finance from Georgia, USA. With over two decades of professional experience, including 13 years in Corporate America, she possesses extensive expertise in international finance operations, corporate accounting, revenue governance, and the implementation of robust financial controls.
Isatou’s career reflects a strong commitment to excellence, integrity, and innovation in financial services, alongside a passion for creating inclusive work environments.