Pathway to Success | Compliance Leadership Careers
Dane Pedro, Head of Compliance & MLRO, Mollie (Part 2 of 4)
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Leading with Evidence
In Part 2 of 4 of the Pathway to Success series, Georgina Housden, Associate Director, Compliance (FinTech & Payments) at Danos Group, continues her conversation with Dane Pedro, Head of Compliance & MLRO at payments FinTech Mollie.
This episode moves beyond career milestones and into the realities behind senior Compliance leadership — imposter syndrome, professional setbacks, resilience, and evidence-led decision-making.
Dane speaks candidly about questioning whether she “deserved to be in the room,” navigating micromanagement and missed promotions, and maintaining momentum during periods of personal and professional pressure.
The conversation explores:
- Managing imposter syndrome in senior roles
- Turning career setbacks into long-term growth
- Balancing professional development with personal challenges
- Building an evidence-led Compliance function grounded in audit trails and documentation
- Becoming a trusted advisor to product, data, commercial, and senior leadership teams
Part 2 provides a practical blueprint for Governance, Risk, and Compliance professionals navigating leadership pressure and career uncertainty.
View Part 1 – Career Foundations In Compliance and Financial Services
