Ignacio Hagelstrom

He specializes in anti-money laundering (AML) advisory and financial investigations. Ignacio brings extensive experience in combating financial crime, developed through a career that spans national authorities and leading international organizations.

Before joining Kroll, Ignacio worked at the OECD Centre for Tax Policy and Administration, within the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes. In this role, he led peer reviews assessing countries’ compliance with international standards on tax transparency and information exchange.

Previously, Ignacio was a member of the FATF Secretariat, where he led work on emerging risks, trends and typologies related to money laundering, terrorist financing and financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. He represented the FATF in regional meetings with FATF-Style Regional Bodies (FSRBs), including GAFILAT (Latin America) and MENAFATF (Middle East and North Africa), and served as Joint Group Coordinator for the Americas, supporting countries under increased monitoring and FATF greylisting procedures. He also participated in mutual evaluation processes conducted by both the FATF and FSRBs, assessing jurisdictions’ compliance with the FATF standards.

Ignacio previously held senior positions in the Argentine government at both federal and provincial levels. He served as Senior Advisor and Chief of Staff to the Secretary of Justice of Argentina, where he coordinated national justice policy across criminal law, prison administration, judicial appointments and inter-institutional relations with the legislative and judicial branches. He was also part of Argentina’s delegation to the FATF.

Earlier in his career, Ignacio was Undersecretary of Access to Justice for the Province of Buenos Aires, overseeing initiatives to combat human trafficking and improve victims’ access to justice. He also served as Chief of Staff at Argentina’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), where he coordinated cross-functional teams in analysis, legal affairs, IT and administration.

Ignacio has a deep understanding of what global standard-setters like the FATF and OECD expect from national authorities and regulated entities. He draws on Kroll’s multidisciplinary expertise to help clients navigate regulatory expectations and prepare for future challenges.

He holds a law degree from the University of Buenos Aires and a master’s degree in tax law from Universidad Torcuato Di Tella.