Ketul Shah
About Ketul Shah
Ketul Shah serves as the Senior Manager of Financial Crime Investigations at HSBC in Hong Kong, a position he has held since 2019. With a strong background in financial management and compliance, he has previously worked in various senior roles within HSBC and other organizations, contributing to risk management and operational excellence across multiple banking entities.
Work at HSBC
Ketul Shah has been serving as Senior Manager, Financial Crime Investigations at HSBC since 2019. His tenure at HSBC spans multiple roles, including Senior Audit Manager from 2014 to 2016 and Senior Manager, Chief Control Officer from 2016 to 2019. In total, he has worked for HSBC for over five years in Hong Kong, contributing to various aspects of financial crime investigations and operational risk management.
Education and Expertise
Ketul Shah holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Gujarat University. He has furthered his education by achieving a Chartered Accountant designation from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, an MBA from NIM, and a Company Secretary qualification from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. Additionally, he has obtained a Six Sigma Green Belt from SSCOPE, showcasing his expertise in process improvement and operational excellence.
Background
Before joining HSBC, Ketul Shah worked at Proteans Software Solutions as a Senior Manager from 2008 to 2010 and at ValueMomentum Software as a Lead Business Analyst from 2006 to 2008. His early career included a role as Area Operations Manager at ICICI Bank from 2002 to 2004. His diverse background includes experience in software solutions, operations management, and financial services.
Achievements in Risk Management
Ketul Shah has made significant contributions to risk management within HSBC and other organizations. He established on-site and offshore risk management teams for seven ASP commercial banking entities, implementing a clear RACI framework. He also prepared and executed a strategy for the Global Operational Risk management program across 14 ASP commercial banking entities, demonstrating his capability in managing complex operational frameworks.
Technological Innovations in Banking
Throughout his career, Ketul Shah has been involved in developing and implementing technology solutions for banking operations. He played a key role in a Global Compliance program that covered over 60 countries and was instrumental in implementing digital banking and automated decisioning solutions. His efforts have contributed to enhancing the efficiency of lending businesses across multiple geographies.