In the dimly lit corridors of TechFin Maximus, where whispers of shortcuts and overlooked regulations haunted every cubicle, there worked a compliance officer...

Culture doesn’t thrive by default. It requires leadership. And it rewards vigilance.

Culture isn’t a policy—it’s the unwritten code that shapes decisions when no one is watching.

This paper examines why professional skepticism is essential for identifying red flags and mitigating risk. Discover how critical thinking and disciplined inquiry can elevate compliance from a checkbox exercise into a proactive, strategic defense against financial crime.