Sabrina Walji
About Sabrina Walji
Sabrina Walji serves as the Chief of Staff for MENAT Digital Business Services at HSBC, where she oversees digital business operations across nine countries. With a career spanning over two decades at HSBC, she has held various leadership roles, including Head of Wealth Governance and Oversight for MENA and Chief Administration Officer for Digital Business Services MENAT.
Current Role at HSBC
Sabrina Walji serves as the Chief of Staff for MENAT Digital Business Services at HSBC, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees digital business services across nine MENAT countries, managing a direct team of 55 colleagues in MENAT and India. She is responsible for ensuring alignment with the COO strategy and vision, facilitating collaboration among senior leadership, and managing internal third-party contracting and regulatory reporting processes to meet regulatory demands.
Previous Roles at HSBC
Sabrina Walji has held multiple positions at HSBC throughout her career. She was the Head of Wealth Governance and Oversight for MENA from 2016 to 2019 and served as Chief Administration Officer for Digital Business Services MENAT from 2019 to 2021. Earlier in her career, she worked as the Head of Regional Wealth Business Risk Management for MENA from 2013 to 2015, and as an Area Sales Manager for the Middle East and Africa from 2010 to 2011. Her experience also includes roles as an International Wealth Manager and Senior Manager in Group Wealth Business Support.
Education and Expertise
Sabrina Walji holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Warwick - Warwick Business School. She also studied at the University of Keele, where she earned a degree in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing and Human Resource Management. Her educational background supports her expertise in wealth management, digital business services, and organizational strategy.
Leadership and Strategic Initiatives
In her current role, Sabrina Walji leads initiatives focused on nationalization objectives and optimizing location strategy to enhance organizational structure. She oversees the COO office's direct and indirect costs, recharges, and headcount budget across the region. Her leadership facilitates measurable actions and commitment from senior leadership, ensuring alignment with the broader organizational goals.
Career Progression at HSBC
Sabrina Walji's career at HSBC spans over two decades, beginning with various contact center and branch roles from 2000 to 2004 in Leeds, UK. She progressed through several positions, including Financial Planning Manager and Senior Para-Planning Manager in Jersey. Her extensive experience within the organization highlights her growth and adaptability in various roles across different regions.