Pam Kaur
About Pam Kaur
Pam Kaur serves as the Group Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at HSBC, a position she has held since 2021. With extensive experience in risk management and compliance across several major financial institutions, she has contributed to various initiatives promoting diversity and inclusion within the workplace.
Current Role at HSBC
Pam Kaur serves as the Group Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at HSBC, a position she has held since 2021. Based in London, England, she oversees the risk management and compliance functions within the organization. Her role involves ensuring that HSBC adheres to regulatory requirements and manages risks effectively across its global operations.
Previous Experience in Banking
Pam Kaur has extensive experience in the banking sector. She worked at RBS as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer in the Restructuring and Risk Division from 2006 to 2010. Following this, she held the position of Global Head of Group Audit at Deutsche Bank from 2011 to 2013. Kaur returned to HSBC in various capacities, including Group Head of Internal Audit from 2013 to 2019 and Group Chief Risk Officer from 2020 to 2021.
Educational Background
Pam Kaur studied at Panjab University, where she earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance. This educational foundation has supported her career in risk management and compliance within the banking industry.
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
Pam Kaur is actively involved in promoting diversity and inclusion within HSBC. She serves as the executive sponsor for HSBC’s Global Ethnicity Inclusion programme and is the global sponsor of the Embrace network, which focuses on engaging a diverse and multicultural workforce. Her efforts aim to foster an inclusive environment within the organization.
Board Membership
In addition to her role at HSBC, Pam Kaur sits on the Board of Directors for Abrdn Plc. This position allows her to contribute to governance and strategic decision-making at the board level, leveraging her extensive experience in risk and compliance.