Fabian Mejia, MBA, Cce, Pm
About Fabian Mejia, MBA, Cce, Pm
Fabian Mejia is an Internal Auditor with extensive experience in risk management and anti-money laundering. He has held various senior roles in prominent financial institutions and holds an MBA in Finance from Universidad ICESI.
Current Role at HSBC
Fabian Mejia currently serves as an Internal Auditor at HSBC, a position he has held since 2022 in New York, New York. In this role, he is involved in end-to-end audit processes, which include the communication of audit observations and the allocation of work among stakeholders. He manages stakeholder interactions and oversees team meetings related to internal audits. His responsibilities also encompass supporting audit requirements through various activities such as walkthroughs, design assessments, and control testing.
Previous Experience at HSBC
Prior to his current role, Fabian Mejia worked at HSBC in several capacities. He served as the VP of Operational Risk in Global Banking from 2016 to 2017 in New York, NY. He also held the position of EDD/KYC - Risk Senior Team Lead from 2013 to 2014 in Miami, FL. His experience at HSBC involved participation in global and country audits specifically for HSBC Global Banking and Markets businesses, as well as overseeing risk mitigation and management of self-identified issues.
Experience at Banco Santander and Bancolombia
Fabian Mejia worked at Banco Santander as a Senior Lead Consultant focusing on Anti-Money Laundering from 2017 to 2018 in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area. His earlier experience includes a role as Corporate Regional Senior Manager for Cash Management and Treasury Products at Bancolombia from 1995 to 1999. This diverse background in financial institutions has contributed to his expertise in risk management and compliance.
Educational Background
Fabian Mejia holds a Bachelor of Science in System Engineering from Universidad ICESI, where he studied from 1987 to 1992. He also earned an MBA in Finance from the same institution, completing his studies from 1995 to 1997. Additionally, he studied Project Management and Essentials of Finance and Accounting at Villanova University in 2003, further enhancing his qualifications in project management.
Expertise in Audit Processes
Fabian Mejia has developed significant expertise in audit processes throughout his career. He has been involved in the review and validation of remediation action plans delivered by businesses. His experience includes managing the validation and action plan management of self-identified issues (MSII) challenges. He has a strong understanding of the requirements necessary to support effective audits, contributing to the overall risk management framework.