Andrea Chan
About Andrea Chan
Andrea Chan serves as a Specialized Compliance Manager at HSBC Private Bank, where she provides AML compliance advisory services and contributes to leadership within the compliance team. With a background in financial crime compliance and a solid educational foundation from The Wharton School and Pace University, she has extensive experience in managing compliance processes for high-risk clients.
Work at HSBC
Andrea Chan serves as a Specialized Compliance Manager at HSBC Private Bank, a position she has held since 2013. In this role, she provides Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance advisory services specifically to the international Private Bank and US products area. She contributes to the account opening process for higher risk clients, ensuring compliance with enhanced controls. Additionally, she acts as a deputy for the leadership within the compliance team when required, supporting the identification and approval process of higher risk clients.
Previous Experience in Financial Compliance
Before her tenure at HSBC, Andrea Chan worked at Barclays Wealth and Investment Management as an AML Compliance Officer in the Financial Crime Unit from 2011 to 2013. She also held positions at Citi, where she served as an AML Senior Analyst from 2006 to 2010 and as a Compliance Specialist from 2005 to 2006. Furthermore, she worked at Barclays Investment Bank as a KYC Analyst from 2010 to 2011. This extensive experience in financial compliance has equipped her with a strong foundation in regulatory practices.
Education and Expertise
Andrea Chan studied at The Wharton School, focusing on Accounting and Finance from 2009 to 2010. She also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Pace University, where she studied from 2000 to 2004. Her educational background provides her with a solid understanding of financial principles and compliance regulations, enhancing her expertise in the field of financial compliance.
Compliance Responsibilities
In her current role at HSBC, Andrea Chan monitors practices and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and operating policies, particularly in more complex areas. She plays a critical role in maintaining enhanced controls for higher risk clients and contributes to the overall compliance framework within the organization. Her responsibilities include ensuring that the compliance team adheres to regulatory requirements and operational standards.