Caroline Edwards
About Caroline Edwards
Caroline Edwards serves as the Global Head of Advisory to Products, Financial Crime Compliance at HSBC Global Banking and Markets, a position she has held since 2014. With over a decade of experience in financial crime compliance, she plays a key role in developing compliance strategies for HSBC's global operations.
Work at HSBC
Caroline Edwards has served as the Global Head of Advisory to Products, Financial Crime Compliance at HSBC Global Banking and Markets since 2014. In this role, she has been based in Canary Wharf, London, for a decade. Her responsibilities include shaping the compliance framework for HSBC's global banking operations, with a particular emphasis on financial crime. Edwards has played a key role in developing compliance strategies focused on anti-money laundering and sanctions across HSBC's Markets, Capital Financing, and Securities Services businesses.
Previous Employment at AIB
Before joining HSBC, Caroline Edwards worked at AIB as the Head of Customer Treasury Services, GB, from 2012 to 2014. During her two years in this position, she was responsible for overseeing treasury services for customers in Great Britain. This role contributed to her extensive experience in financial crime compliance within the banking sector.
Education and Expertise
Caroline Edwards studied at The Open University, where she achieved a degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services in 2006. Her educational background provides a foundation for her expertise in financial crime compliance, which spans over a decade. Additionally, she attended Dominican Convent, Dunlaoghaire, from 1972 to 1977, further contributing to her educational journey.
Background in Financial Crime Compliance
With over ten years of experience in financial crime compliance, Caroline Edwards has focused on advisory roles within major financial institutions. Her career has been marked by her significant contributions to compliance frameworks and strategies, particularly in the areas of anti-money laundering and sanctions. Her work has had a lasting impact on the compliance landscape within HSBC and the broader financial services industry.