Shihara Lavoie
About Shihara Lavoie
Shihara Lavoie is a banker currently working at HSBC and CIBC in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, with extensive experience in marketing and compliance within the banking industry.
Current Role at HSBC
Shihara Lavoie is currently employed at HSBC as the Manager of Business Governance and Financial Crime Risk Management, a position held since 2021. Based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, this role involves oversight of governance frameworks and strategies to manage financial crime risks. Concurrently, Lavoie also serves as a Commercial Banking CDD Analyst and Due Diligence Analyst, roles initiated in 2016, focusing on customer due diligence and detailed financial investigations.
Previous Experience at Pan Asia Banking Corporation
Before joining HSBC, Shihara Lavoie held multiple roles at Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC from 2008 to 2011. Working as a Compliance Executive and a Marketing Executive, she gained comprehensive experience in regulatory compliance and marketing strategies in the banking sector. These roles were based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, where she honed her expertise in compliance protocols and marketing initiatives.
Educational Background
Shihara Lavoie pursued a broad educational background with a focus on marketing and information systems. She studied at the Canadian Institute of Marketing, obtaining an MCinstM in 2011. She also earned a Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing from CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, Lavoie holds a BSc in Computer Science with Information Systems from the University of Portsmouth.
Early Career and Internships
Lavoie began her career with an internship at the Sri Lankan Mission to the United Nations in New York from 2007 to 2008. Prior to that, she worked at Nielsen Company as a Research Executive from 2003 to 2006, gaining valuable experience in market research. These early experiences laid a strong foundation for her subsequent roles in the banking and marketing sectors.
Skills and Passion
Shihara Lavoie has a noted passion for creative writing and the ability to analyze information to support organizational empowerment. She thrives in roles related to marketing and compliance within the banking industry. Her skills include identifying, acting, and adapting in dynamic environments, making her a valuable asset in governance and risk management roles.