Goldee Singhal
About Goldee Singhal
Goldee Singhal serves as the Head of Compliance Assurance for Asia Pacific at HSBC, specializing in various banking sectors including Trade Finance and Fraud. With extensive experience in compliance and risk management, she has held senior roles at HSBC and Commonwealth Bank, focusing on financial crime audit and compliance monitoring.
Work at HSBC
Goldee Singhal has held multiple positions at HSBC, contributing significantly to compliance and risk management. She served as Senior Manager in Compliance Audit within Group Internal Audit for Asia Pacific from 2008 to 2015. Prior to this role, she was Associate Vice President and Deputy Branch Manager in India from 2006 to 2008. After her tenure as Senior Manager in Compliance Monitoring and Testing from 2015 to 2016, she took on the role of Head for Periodic Testing in Compliance Monitoring and Testing for Financial Crime Risk Assurance from 2016 to 2018. In total, she worked at HSBC for over 12 years, leading complex audits and establishing new teams across the Asia Pacific region.
Current Role at Commonwealth Bank
Since 2021, Goldee Singhal has been serving as Senior Manager of Financial Crime Audit at Commonwealth Bank in Hong Kong SAR. In this role, she focuses on identifying and mitigating financial crime risks within the organization. Her extensive background in compliance and audit functions supports her efforts in enhancing the bank's risk management framework.
Education and Expertise
Goldee Singhal has a strong educational background in business and compliance. She earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmer, from 1996 to 1998. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) from the University of Rajasthan, completed from 1993 to 1996. Goldee has also pursued advanced certifications, including an Advanced Certificate for ECF on AML and CFT from The HongKong Institute of Bankers, an Advanced Certificate in Anti Money Laundering from the International Compliance Association, and the Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist designation from ACAMS.
Achievements in Risk Management
Goldee Singhal has pioneered a transformation program that integrates Machine Learning and Data Analytics to improve risk and control management. She has led large-scale audits involving various stakeholders at global, regional, and country levels. Her commitment to developing talent and leading geographically dispersed teams has been instrumental in enhancing risk awareness and fostering a high-performance risk culture within her organizations.
Professional Background
Goldee Singhal has accumulated extensive experience in compliance and risk management across various banking sectors, including Corporate Banking, Retail Banking, and Operations. Her roles have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of products, risks, and controls. She has successfully established new teams and offices for HSBC in Asia Pacific, contributing to the organization's compliance and risk management strategies.