Athanasios Tsiafakis, Ccba®
About Athanasios Tsiafakis, Ccba®
Athanasios Tsiafakis is a Senior IT Business Analyst at HSBC, with extensive experience in regulatory reporting and compliance in the financial sector. He has a background in banking and finance, having previously worked in various roles at HSBC and the Hellenic Army.
Work at HSBC
Athanasios Tsiafakis has held multiple positions at HSBC since 2012. He began his career at HSBC as a Fraud and AML Officer in Cracow, Poland, where he worked for two years until 2014. After this role, he transitioned to a Business Analyst position from 2014 to 2016, followed by an IT Business Analyst role from 2016 to 2017. He then served as a Lead IT Business Analyst from 2017 to 2018. After a brief period, he returned to HSBC as a Senior IT Business Analyst in 2019, a position he continues to hold. His work primarily focuses on IT regulatory reporting within the financial sector.
Education and Expertise
Athanasios Tsiafakis holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Banking and Finance from the International Hellenic University, which he completed from 2009 to 2010. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting from the Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki, Greece, from 2004 to 2008. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in IT systems and regulatory compliance in the financial sector.
Background
Before his extensive career at HSBC, Athanasios Tsiafakis served in the Hellenic Army as a Raytheon MIM-23 Hawk Missile Launcher Trainee from 2010 to 2011 in Thessaloniki, Greece. He also worked at EMPORIKI BANK OF GREECE S.A. as a Corporate Loans Assistant for five months in 2007. His diverse experiences contribute to his understanding of both military and financial operations.
Achievements in Regulatory Compliance
In his current role as a Senior IT Business Analyst at HSBC, Athanasios Tsiafakis is involved in IT regulatory reporting, specifically for trade reporting in FX and commodities. He ensures compliance with regulations from various international regulatory bodies, including CFTC, ESMA, HKMA, MAR, and ASIC. His role requires a comprehensive understanding of IT systems and regulatory compliance, which is essential for maintaining adherence to industry standards.