Swetha Taneja
Summary
I am an Australian-qualified lawyer with over 14 years of experience, including 5+ years dedicated to internal investigations, compliance, and regulatory enforcement across banking, financial services, and professional services. I have worked across multiple jurisdictions, including Asia-Pacific, the UK, and Australia. My career spans in-house legal and compliance roles at a leading Australian bank, and a Big Four firm, with a focus on regulatory risk, conducting investigations, and managing high value litigation. I have led and managed investigations relating to financial misconduct, breaches of Code of Conduct, whistleblower complaints, anti-bribery and corruption and mis-selling of financial products. I combine strong analytical skills with practical commercial judgment and am effective at working collaboratively with stakeholders across legal, risk, compliance, audit, and business leadership teams. My written communication is clear and concise, and I am experienced in preparing high-stakes investigation reports and regulatory responses.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Compliance Counsel
Bosch
Singapore
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Compliance investigations (with a focus on anti-bribery and corruption)
- Led complex internal investigations into violations of policies, Codes of Conduct, and regulatory requirements, with a focus on anti-bribery and corruption investigations across the SEA region.
- My approach is structured, responsive, and rooted in strong communication, collaboration, and ethical integrity including:
- Drafting a clear actionable investigation plan, including scope, issues, stakeholders, and methodology
- Conducting document reviews (emails, transaction records, approvals) and co-ordinating with forensic support where required.
- Carrying out witness and subject interviews, ensuring interviews are structured, fair, and well-documented.
- Assessing evidence, applying relevant legal and policy frameworks, and identifying root causes.
- Drafting formal investigation reports, setting out findings, analysis, and recommendations for action.
- Collaborating with HR, Legal, and leadership teams on outcomes, sanctions, or policy/process improvements to ensure thorough and impartial investigations and appropriate outcomes.
- Developed and implemented compliance frameworks, risk assessments including third party due diligence, and training programs to promote a strong culture of integrity and regulatory adherence across multiple jurisdictions.
Senior Disputes Manager
NAB
- Compliance & Resolution
- Wealth Management & Financial Services Disputes
- Led investigation and resolution of complex wealth management complaints through internal dispute resolution and external regulatory processes (Australian Financial Complaints Authority (‘AFCA’)).
- Managed high-value cases involving insurance, superannuation, and investment advice disputes, achieving favorable outcomes in majority of matters.
- As part of the Internal dispute resolution process, I gathered and reviewed all evidentiary materials, prepared a detailed chronology, assessed liability and determined the best course of action to resolve the complaint.
- As part of management of the external dispute resolution process with AFCA, I oversaw conciliation conferences, prepared responses to requests for information and submissions until the Determination stage in collaboration with internal senior leadership and the external law firms.
- Coordinated with actuarial teams for complex financial loss calculations and remedy determinations
- Oversaw and managed complex cases to Determination stage with AFCA over a two year period, for example https://www.afca.org.au/what-to-expect/search-published-decisions - Case 788486
- Contributed to continuous improvement ideas and processes to refine the complaints process and end to end customer experience.
- Banking Disputes
- Advised on complex banking disputes including fraud investigations, vulnerable customer protections, and hardship assessments.
- Established specialized protocols for vulnerable customer interactions, ensuring compassionate and appropriate support delivery.
Senior Legal Counsel
EY
- Audit, Compliance and Internal Investigations
- Audit Negligence Litigation & Internal Investigations
- Managed comprehensive portfolio of professional negligence matters and regulatory investigations, successfully minimizing organizational liability exposure.
- Prepared strategic responses to Banking Royal Commission inquiries, including document production and written statement coordination.
- Provided ongoing regulatory, legal, and operational advisory services to senior management and board members.
- Supervised external counsel selection and performance management, ensuring quality legal representation across all matters.
- Delivered regular case status reports and risk assessments to executive leadership and audit committees.
Senior Associate
Future Capital Partners
- Tax Litigation
- Complex Tax Dispute Management
- Managed high-profile tax litigation matters including landmark UK film financing scheme cases against HM Revenue and Customs
- Coordinated disclosure responses and tribunal proceedings for complex tax avoidance structure investigations
- Conducted settlement negotiations with government agencies on multi-million-dollar tax disputes
- Provided strategic advice on complex statutory interpretation and regulatory compliance matters
- Managed all aspects of government inquiry responses and regulatory relationship maintenance.
Regional Compliance Counsel
Bosch Singapore
11.2024 - 04.2025
- (6 month contract)
Senior Consultant, Advice Dispute Resolution
NAB
04.2019 - 01.2024
Legal Counsel, General Counsel’s Office
EY
03.2018 - 03.2019
- (5 years)
Manager, Tax Controversy
EY
04.2017 - 05.2018
- (1 Year - Secondment)
Maternity leave
07.2015 - 04.2017
- (1 Year)
Senior Tax Manager
Future Capital Partners
08.2007 - 12.2014
- (7 years)
Education
Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Laws - Finance Major, Double Degree Hons
University of Technology Sydney
Sydney, AustraliaGraduate Certificate - Legal Practice
University of Technology Sydney
Sydney, AustraliaAdmitted as a Solicitor - undefined
Supreme Court of New South Wales
New South WalesSkills
- Conflict resolution and Negotiation: Expertise in resolving complex disputes, skilled in negotiating fair and equitable solutions that satisfy all parties involved
- Analytical skills: Strong ability to analyze and interpret financial data and legal documents, identifying key issues in a dispute and formulating effective strategies
- Problem Solving: Ability to approach problems logically and creatively, finding innovative solutions to challenging disputes
- Excellent Communication skills: Proficient in both written and verbal communication, able to clearly articulate complex issues and solutions to stakeholders of varying backgrounds
- Adaptability: I am a quick learner and willing and able to adjust to demands of different industries and different roles with my transferable skills
- Stakeholder Management: Ability to manage relationships with various stakeholders, including customers, legal teams and regulatory bodies efficiently and effectively
Timeline
Regional Compliance Counsel
Bosch
11.2024 - 03.2025
Regional Compliance Counsel
Bosch Singapore
11.2024 - 04.2025
Senior Consultant, Advice Dispute Resolution
NAB
04.2019 - 01.2024
Legal Counsel, General Counsel’s Office
EY
03.2018 - 03.2019
Manager, Tax Controversy
EY
04.2017 - 05.2018
Maternity leave
07.2015 - 04.2017
Senior Tax Manager
Future Capital Partners
08.2007 - 12.2014
Senior Legal Counsel
EY
Senior Associate
Future Capital Partners
Graduate Certificate - Legal Practice
University of Technology Sydney
Admitted as a Solicitor - undefined
Supreme Court of New South Wales
Senior Disputes Manager
NAB
Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Laws - Finance Major, Double Degree Hons
University of Technology Sydney
Employment rights in Singapore
I have full working rights in Singapore via One Pass (I do not require Sponsorship).