Olivier Morlet
About Olivier Morlet
Olivier Morlet serves as the Regional Head (Continental Europe) of Financial Crime at HSBC, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in financial crime risk management, having previously held various roles within HSBC and the French Ministry of Armed Forces.
Work at HSBC
Olivier Morlet currently serves as the Regional Head (Continental Europe) of Financial Crime and is a member of the Executive Committee at HSBC since 2021. In this role, he oversees financial crime risk management across 11 markets in Continental Europe. His responsibilities include leading efforts in financial crime analysis, risk assessment, investigations, and the filing of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). Prior to his current position, he held various roles at HSBC, including Regional Head of Financial Crime Investigations and Country Head of Financial Crime Threat Mitigation for France.
Education and Expertise
Olivier Morlet holds two Master's degrees. He studied International Relations and Public Law at Université Panthéon Assas (Paris II). Additionally, he studied Economics at the Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers. His expertise includes Criminal Network Analysis and Business Awareness Training on Financial Crime for high-risk roles. This educational background and specialized knowledge support his work in financial crime risk management.
Background
Before joining HSBC, Olivier Morlet worked at the French Ministry of Armed Forces as a Senior Officer from 2008 to 2017. His experience in this role contributed to his understanding of risk management and compliance, which he later applied in the financial sector. His transition to HSBC marked a significant shift in his career, focusing on financial crime prevention and mitigation.
Achievements
Olivier Morlet has played a key role in ensuring the proper mitigation of financial crime at HSBC through a global framework. His involvement in the proactive identification, analysis, and investigation of financial crime risk has been crucial in maintaining compliance and safeguarding the organization against potential threats. His leadership in financial crime analysis and risk assessment has contributed to the overall integrity of HSBC's operations in Continental Europe.