Clarence Wong
About Clarence Wong
Clarence Wong serves as the Vice President of Commercial Banking at HSBC, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in international business and has held various roles in banking, including internships at multiple financial institutions.
Work at HSBC
Clarence Wong has been serving as Vice President of Commercial Banking at HSBC since 2021. In this role, he manages a client portfolio of over 70 SME clients, focusing on delivering effective services in trading financial products. Prior to his current position, he completed a two-year Global Graduate Trainee program at HSBC in Commercial Banking, where he gained valuable experience and insights into the banking sector.
Education and Expertise
Clarence Wong holds a degree in International Business from the University of Warwick, which he completed in 2018. He also studied International Business and Global Management at The University of Hong Kong from 2015 to 2019. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in business principles, which he applies in his current role in commercial banking.
Background
Before joining HSBC, Clarence Wong gained experience through various internships. He worked at Bank of China (Hong Kong) as a Summer Intern in Economics and Strategic Planning in 2018. Additionally, he interned at Bank of Communications Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Commercial Bank HK in 2017, focusing on insurance, MPF, and treasury functions. These roles provided him with insights into different aspects of banking and finance.
Achievements
In his role at HSBC, Clarence Wong developed tailor-made commercial lending solutions that resulted in a 40% year-over-year turnover growth for a textile client in FY22. He also conducted regular Customer Due Diligence (CDD) activities to manage credit risk and financial crime risk, safeguarding the bank's interests. Furthermore, he successfully onboarded a top 5 local sewage system maintenance provider, addressing their keyman protection needs.