Cife Syed Kashif
About Cife Syed Kashif
Cife Syed Kashif serves as the Senior Vice President at HSBC, where he has worked since 2008. He possesses extensive experience in compliance across various banking sectors and has held previous positions at Faysal Bank and Summit Bank Limited.
Current Role at HSBC
Cife Syed Kashif serves as the Senior Vice President at HSBC, a position he has held since 2008. His tenure at HSBC spans 16 years, during which he has developed extensive expertise in compliance across various business lines. He is based in London, Greater London, United Kingdom. In this role, he provides oversight on compliance and regulatory matters, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations.
Previous Experience at HSBC
Prior to his current role, Cife Syed Kashif worked at HSBC as an Assistant Vice President and Compliance Manager for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) from 2007 to 2008. This position lasted for one year and was also based in London. His responsibilities included managing compliance issues and advising on regulatory requirements.
Experience at Faysal Bank
Cife Syed Kashif worked at Faysal Bank from 2002 to 2006. He held the position of Manager in the Central Reporting Unit and served as an Assistant Vice President in the Compliance Division. His role involved overseeing compliance processes and ensuring that the bank adhered to regulatory standards. This experience took place in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
Educational Background
Cife Syed Kashif studied at the School of Business & Commerce in Islamabad, Pakistan, where he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Banking and Finance from 1995 to 1997. He also attended the Ethica Institute of Islamic Finance in 2014, focusing on Banking and Finance. His educational background supports his extensive career in compliance and financial services.
Compliance Expertise
Cife Syed Kashif possesses extensive experience in compliance across multiple business lines, including Corporate/Commercial Banking, Retail/Consumer Banking, Wealth Management & Insurance, Islamic Banking, Payments & Cash Management, and Trade & Receivables Finance. He develops and implements Compliance Risk Appetite Statements and Strategies, manages relationships with external consultants and local regulators, and conducts Compliance Assurance Reviews of in-country compliance teams, particularly across MENA countries.