Karl Cheung
About Karl Cheung
Karl Cheung serves as the Assistant Sanctions Manager for Financial Crime Compliance at HSBC, where he has provided expertise in sanctions investigation processing since 2016. He has a background in compliance and finance, with prior roles at Emperor Securities Ltd and HSBC, and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Deakin University.
Work at HSBC
Karl Cheung has served as the Assistant Sanctions Manager in Financial Crime Compliance at HSBC since 2016. In this role, he provides regional level sanctions subject matter expertise and assessment for sanctions investigation processing. His responsibilities include supporting regional investigation leads in managing responses to adverse compliance metrics, which encompass unsatisfactory financial crime compliance reviews and audit reports. Prior to his current position, he worked as an Officer in Securities Settlement at HSBC from 2013 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Karl Cheung studied at the Melbourne Institute of Business and Technology, where he focused on Commerce from 2006 to 2007. He also holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting and Finance from Deakin University, which he completed from 2007 to 2009. His educational background supports his expertise in financial compliance and sanctions management.
Background
Before joining HSBC, Karl Cheung worked as a Compliance Officer at Emperor Securities Ltd in Hong Kong from 2015 to 2016. His experience in compliance roles has contributed to his understanding of financial crime compliance and sanctions processing. His career in the financial sector spans several years, with significant experience in both London and Hong Kong.
Professional Experience
Karl Cheung's professional journey includes various roles in compliance and financial services. He worked at HSBC as an Officer in Securities Settlement for two years before transitioning to his current role. His experience at Emperor Securities Ltd as a Compliance Officer further enhanced his skills in managing compliance-related tasks and understanding regulatory requirements.