Mary R. Brown
About Mary R. Brown
Mary R. Brown serves as the Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer at HSBC, where she has worked since 2013. With over 25 years of experience in the financial industry, she has held various leadership roles focused on compliance and risk management.
Work at HSBC
Mary R. Brown has served as the Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer at HSBC since 2013. In this role, she oversees compliance operations and regulatory adherence at the firm's New York office located at 452 5th Avenue. With over a decade of experience in this position, she has been instrumental in implementing compliance initiatives that align with HSBC's strategic objectives.
Previous Experience in Compliance
Prior to her tenure at HSBC, Mary R. Brown held several key compliance roles. She worked as the Chief Compliance Officer and Business Information Security Officer at Yardville National Bank from 2004 to 2007. Following that, she served as the Chief Compliance and Security Officer at Metlife Bank from 2007 to 2012. Additionally, she was the Director at Regional Business Assistance Corporation from 2005 to 2010 and held a position as Second Vice President at Chase Manhattan Bank from 1988 to 1996.
Education and Expertise
Mary R. Brown has a strong educational background in compliance and risk management. She studied at the ABA Graduate School of Compliance and the ABA National Compliance School. She also earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance from Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester. Her academic credentials complement her extensive experience in the financial industry.
Leadership and Team Management
Mary R. Brown is recognized for her leadership capabilities, having built and led high-performing teams of up to 125 members. Currently, she manages a team of 59 employees at HSBC. Her management style is characterized by collaboration, candor, and transparency, which has contributed to her reputation as a thought leader in the compliance sector.
Achievements in Compliance Initiatives
Throughout her career, Mary R. Brown has been known for inaugurating initiatives that ensure compliance and mitigate exposure to risk. She has focused on minimizing financial hardship and rebuilding brand reputation across various sectors, including Wealth Management, Private Banking, Asset Management, and Retail Consumer services.