Caleb Choo
About Caleb Choo
Caleb Choo is a manager specializing in Commercial Banking and Global Banking Compliance Advisory at HSBC, with a strong background in regulatory compliance and financial crime prevention across various sectors. He has held several key positions in notable organizations, including Great Eastern Life Assurance, Prudential Financial, and Tokio Marine Insurance Group, and possesses extensive experience in managing compliance policies and procedures.
Current Role at HSBC
Caleb Choo currently serves as the Manager of Commercial Banking & Global Banking Compliance Advisory at HSBC. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to compliance strategies and advisory services within the commercial banking sector. His role involves overseeing compliance measures and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements in Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Previous Experience at HSBC
Caleb Choo has extensive experience at HSBC, having worked in various capacities from 2004 to 2021. He served as a Process Specialist from 2004 to 2007, followed by an Assistant Manager role in Operations & Training from 2007 to 2011. He then transitioned to the Country AML Office / Financial Crime Compliance position from 2016 to 2020, before taking on the Compliance Risk Strategy, Oversight & Governance Manager role from 2020 to 2021.
Experience in Financial Crime Compliance
Caleb Choo has a strong background in financial crime compliance, having worked as the Country Manager & Head of the Financial Crime Intervention Unit at Great Eastern Life Assurance (M) Bhd from 2012 to 2013. He also held the position of Regulatory Compliance Manager at Prudential Financial from 2014 to 2016 and served as Distribution Compliance Manager at Tokio Marine Insurance Group from 2013 to 2014. His roles have focused on developing and managing AML/CFT and compliance policies.
Educational Background
Caleb Choo's educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computing for Business from Northumbria University, a Diploma in Computing for Business from UCSI University, and Pre-University studies in Computer Engineering at INTI International University & Colleges. His academic background supports his expertise in compliance and operational management within the financial sector.
Language Proficiency and Skills
Caleb Choo is fluent in four languages: English, Malay, Cantonese, and Mandarin. He is also conversant in Spanish, Japanese, and Thai. His language skills enhance his ability to manage and train teams across multiple countries, including Hong Kong, Australia, and New Zealand, in remittance and sanctions operations.