Gurinder Punia
About Gurinder Punia
Gurinder Punia serves as the Global Head of Strategic Planning & Stress Testing Delivery at HSBC, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in financial management and risk control, having worked in various leadership roles at institutions such as Barclays, RBS, and Credit Suisse.
Current Role at HSBC
Gurinder Punia serves as the Global Head of Strategic Planning & Stress Testing Delivery at HSBC. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the bank's strategic initiatives and risk management frameworks. His role involves overseeing the planning and execution of stress testing processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and enhancing the bank's financial resilience.
Previous Experience at Barclays
Prior to his current position, Gurinder Punia worked at Barclays as the Director of Stress Testing & Planning from 2018 to 2020. In this role, he was responsible for leading stress testing activities and strategic planning efforts, focusing on improving the bank's risk assessment capabilities during a critical period in the financial sector.
Experience at RBS
Gurinder Punia has extensive experience at RBS, where he held multiple roles. He was the Head of Stress Testing Execution from 2014 to 2018 and the Head of M&IB Capital Management from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, he worked in Group Financial Planning & Analysis and Capital Management within Group Finance from 2010 to 2012. His tenure at RBS contributed to his expertise in financial risk management and strategic planning.
Educational Background
Gurinder Punia has a strong educational foundation in finance and economics. He earned a BA (Hons) in Economics from De Montfort University, followed by an MBA from the University of Leicester. He is also a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA), which underscores his qualifications in financial management and accounting.
Career at Other Financial Institutions
Gurinder Punia has held various roles in other notable financial institutions. He worked at Dresdner Kleinwort Benson in Group Financial Control & Group Internal Audit from 1996 to 1999 and served as VP Financial Risk Control at Credit Suisse from 1999 to 2002. His diverse experience across different organizations has equipped him with a broad understanding of financial operations and risk management.