Raza Hasan
About Raza Hasan
Raza Hasan serves as the Chief Risk Officer for Wealth and Personal Banking at HSBC Bank Canada, a position he has held since 2017. He has an extensive background in financial services, having worked in various senior roles at organizations such as Deloitte, Merrill Lynch, and CIBC.
Current Role at HSBC
Raza Hasan serves as the Chief Risk Officer for Wealth and Personal Banking at HSBC Bank Canada. He has held this position since 2017, contributing to the bank's risk management strategies and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. His role involves overseeing risk assessment processes and implementing measures to mitigate potential financial risks within the wealth and personal banking sector.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Before joining HSBC, Raza Hasan held several key positions in the financial services industry. He worked at CIBC in various roles, including Senior Vice President of Mortgages and Lending from 2005 to 2009 and Senior Vice President of Risk Management from 2009 to 2015. He also served as Vice President of Business Management in Wealth Management from 2002 to 2005. Prior to CIBC, he worked at Merrill Lynch as Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer from 2000 to 2002.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Raza Hasan has a strong educational background in finance and accounting. He studied Accounting and Finance at Heriot-Watt University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree. He also completed the Advanced Risk Management Program at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. His professional qualifications include Chartered Professional Accountant and Chartered Accountant, obtained through CPA Canada, and he has achieved the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors in Canada.
Early Career and Development
Raza Hasan began his career at Deloitte Canada, where he held progressive roles within the Financial Services Group from 1990 to 1999. His early experience included positions such as Manager of Internal Audit Services at Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan from 1996 to 1997. This foundational experience in auditing and financial services set the stage for his subsequent leadership roles in the industry.