Kashef Ahmed
About Kashef Ahmed
Kashef Ahmed serves as the Director of the Chief Controls Office at HSBC, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in risk management and control, having previously worked at several major financial institutions including RBS, Lloyds Banking Group, and Barclays Investment Bank.
Current Role as Director at Chief Controls Office
Kashef Ahmed serves as the Director of the Chief Controls Office at HSBC, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the control environment within the organization, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and managing operational risks. His leadership contributes to the effectiveness of the controls framework, which is essential for maintaining the integrity of financial operations.
Previous Experience at HSBC
Prior to his current role, Kashef Ahmed worked at HSBC as the Securities Services Chief Controls Officer (CCO) on a contract basis from 2018 to 2019. During this year in London, he focused on enhancing the control mechanisms within the securities services division, contributing to improved risk management practices.
Experience at RBS and Lloyds Banking Group
Kashef Ahmed has significant experience in risk and control functions within major banking institutions. He worked at RBS Markets and International Banking as Front Office Risk & Control from 2015 to 2016. Before that, he served as an Operational Risk Manager at RBS Global Banking & Markets from 2008 to 2013. Additionally, he was a Business Controls Consultant at Lloyds Banking Group from 2014 to 2015, where he focused on corporate treasury controls.
Role at Barclays Investment Bank
In 2017, Kashef Ahmed held a position at Barclays Investment Bank, where he was involved in Front Office Controls Testing for a period of six months. This role required him to assess and test the effectiveness of controls within the front office operations, ensuring that risk management practices were adhered to.
Education in Economics from UCL
Kashef Ahmed earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Economics from University College London (UCL) between 1994 and 1997. His academic background in economics provides a strong foundation for his career in banking and finance, particularly in understanding market dynamics and risk assessment.