Akanksha Patnaik
About Akanksha Patnaik
Akanksha Patnaik is a Senior Manager at HSBC in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in risk management and compliance, having held various roles at HSBC and other firms, and holds a Bachelor of Science and an MBA.
Work at HSBC
Akanksha Patnaik has been employed at HSBC since 2018, holding various positions within the organization. She currently serves as a Senior Manager in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, a role she has occupied since 2021. Prior to this position, she worked as a Risk Management Associate from 2019 to 2021 and briefly as a Manager in Risk Management for four months in 2021. Her experience at HSBC includes roles as a Risk Management Analyst and Associate, contributing to her extensive knowledge in risk management and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Akanksha Patnaik holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Life Sciences from Delhi University, which she completed from 2008 to 2011. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies between 2011 and 2013. Her educational background supports her proficiency in business process reviews, IT system reviews, risk mitigation, and internal audits.
Background
Before joining HSBC, Akanksha Patnaik gained experience at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC as an Assistant Manager for eight months in 2017 and worked at KPMG India as an Executive from 2013 to 2015. Her career has spanned multiple geographies, including North America, Asia, and Africa, allowing her to develop a diverse skill set and a strong understanding of international financial reporting standards, COSO framework, COBIT guidelines, and SOX compliance.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Akanksha Patnaik has demonstrated strong administrative, organizational, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills. Her ability to build relationships with clients, co-workers, and managers has been a significant asset in her professional roles. Her expertise in risk management and compliance has contributed to her effectiveness in various positions within HSBC and other organizations.