Paras Banthia
About Paras Banthia
Paras Banthia serves as the Chief Financial Officer at HSBC in Doha, Qatar, bringing over two decades of experience in financial management and strategic planning. He has a strong background in enhancing financial controls and providing insights, having held various roles in prestigious organizations such as KPMG, ACC Limited, and HDFC Bank.
Work at HSBC
Paras Banthia has held multiple roles at HSBC, contributing significantly to the organization's financial management. He served as Regional Senior Manager for Business Management and Analytics from 2007 to 2014, followed by a position as Senior Manager for Business Finance in Global Banking and Markets from 2014 to 2018 in Dubai. He then transitioned to Head of Business Finance for Global Markets from 2018 to 2019. Since 2019, he has been the Chief Financial Officer at HSBC in Doha, Qatar. In his current role, he has played a key part in implementing financial strategies that align with HSBC Qatar's business objectives.
Education and Expertise
Paras Banthia studied at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, where he focused on Accounting and Finance, achieving the Chartered Accountant designation between 2000 and 2003. He also completed a CPA program in Australia in 2009. His educational background complements his extensive experience in financial management and strategic planning, providing him with a solid foundation in financial oversight and decision-making processes.
Background
Paras Banthia has over two decades of experience in financial management across various organizations and countries. He began his career at ACC Limited as a Finance Manager for six months in India, followed by a role at HDFC Bank as Deputy Manager in Audit & Compliance from 2003 to 2006. He then joined KPMG as a Senior Associate for one year before moving to HSBC, where he has spent a significant portion of his career.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Paras Banthia has demonstrated a strong track record of enhancing financial controls and providing commercially oriented financial insights. His passion for improving decision-making processes and safeguarding organizational integrity through robust financial oversight has been evident in his various roles, particularly during his tenure at HSBC, where he has implemented financial strategies that align with business objectives.