Amit Kumar Rao
About Amit Kumar Rao
Amit Kumar Rao is a Vice President in Liquidity and Capital Risk Management with extensive experience in the financial services sector. He has held various roles in market risk and financial risk management at institutions such as HSBC, Standard Chartered Bank, and Shell.
Current Role at HSBC
Amit Kumar Rao currently holds the position of Assistant Vice President (AVP) in Liquidity and Capital Risk Management at HSBC. He has been with the organization since 2021, contributing to the management of liquidity and capital risks within the bank. His role involves analyzing risk factors and implementing strategies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Amit has a solid background in the financial services industry, having worked in various roles that emphasize financial risk management. Prior to his current position at HSBC, he served as a Manager in Liquidity and Capital Risk Management at HSBC from 2017 to 2021. He also held positions at Shell as a Specialist in Market Risk and at Standard Chartered Bank as a Market Risk Analyst and Senior Risk Analyst.
Educational Background and Certifications
Amit Kumar Rao studied at VIT Business School in Vellore, where he earned an MBA with a focus on Finance and Marketing from 2006 to 2008. He further enhanced his expertise by studying at GARP, achieving FRM Level 1. Additionally, he completed courses in Market Risk, Credit Risk, and Operational Risk at FLIP (NSE India) in 2013.
Expertise in Risk Management
Amit possesses expertise in several key areas of risk management, including Structured Finance and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM). His extensive experience spans various roles in market and liquidity risk, allowing him to develop a comprehensive understanding of financial risk dynamics.
Career Timeline
Amit's career in the financial sector began at Angel Broking as a Relationship Manager from 2008 to 2009. He then worked at iNautix Technologies as an Associate from 2009 to 2011, followed by roles at Standard Chartered Bank from 2011 to 2015, and Shell from 2015 to 2017. His trajectory reflects a consistent focus on risk management across multiple reputable institutions.