Maria Badi
About Maria Badi
Maria Badi serves as the AVP, Financial Crime Threat Mitigation Manager at HSBC in Dhaka, Bangladesh, where she has worked since 2018. With over nine years of experience in the banking industry, she specializes in financial crime threat mitigation and regulatory compliance.
Work at HSBC
Maria Badi has been serving as the AVP, Financial Crime Threat Mitigation Manager at HSBC since 2018, based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. In this role, she manages financial crime threats and handles queries from regulatory and law enforcement authorities, including the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit and the Anti-Corruption Commission. Prior to her current position, she held various roles at HSBC, including CDD Quality Control Manager from 2017 to 2018, CDD Analyst from 2015 to 2017, and Officer, Payments in 2014. Her extensive experience at HSBC spans over six years in various capacities related to financial crime mitigation.
Education and Expertise
Maria Badi holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from North South University, which she completed in 2021. She also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Accounting and Finance from BRAC University in 2011. Earlier in her education, she achieved a Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) from Dhaka City College in 2007 and a Secondary School Certificate (SSC) from YWCA Higher Secondary School in 2005. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in finance and business management.
Background
Maria Badi has over nine years of experience in the banking industry, primarily focusing on financial crime threat mitigation. She began her career at Citi as an Officer in Treasury Operations from 2011 to 2012 before joining HSBC. Her roles at HSBC have included Associate in Payments and various positions in customer due diligence, where she developed her skills in risk management and compliance. This diverse experience has equipped her with the knowledge necessary to address complex financial crime issues.
Achievements
In her current role as AVP, Financial Crime Threat Mitigation Manager, Maria Badi is responsible for escalating investigations to relevant authorities when necessary. She proactively highlights areas of concern to management, ensuring timely responses to potential threats. Her ability to manage queries from regulatory bodies demonstrates her expertise in compliance and risk management within the banking sector. Maria's commitment to high-quality service delivery is evident in her approach to teamwork and leadership.