Sajjad Siddiqui
About Sajjad Siddiqui
Sajjad Siddiqui is a Manager of Treasury Finance at HSBC in Dubai, UAE, with over 25 years of experience in treasury operations and finance. He has previously held positions at Commercial Bank of Dubai and Riyad Bank, and he holds a Master of Commerce in Accounting and Finance from the University of Peshawar.
Work at HSBC
Sajjad Siddiqui has been employed at HSBC since 2007, serving as the Manager of Treasury Finance. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing treasury operations and ensuring the effective management of financial resources. His responsibilities include providing assurance to senior management regarding the identification and management of material risks within the Global Markets Operations (GMO) risk appetite. Siddiqui engages in daily and periodic analyses of revenues and costs, ensuring that actual figures align with planned targets.
Previous Experience in Treasury Operations
Before joining HSBC, Sajjad Siddiqui worked at Riyad Bank from 1998 to 2007 as a Finance Manager. He also held the position of Assistant Director of Treasury at the same bank from 1995 to 1998. His earlier experience includes a five-year tenure at the Commercial Bank of Dubai from 1990 to 1995 as a Supervisor of Treasury Operations. This extensive background in treasury operations has equipped him with significant expertise in financial management.
Education and Expertise
Sajjad Siddiqui studied at the University of Peshawar, where he earned a Master of Commerce degree in Accounting and Finance from 1984 to 1989. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in finance and treasury management. Siddiqui has developed extensive experience in the automation of Treasury Management Information Systems (MIS) and regulatory reporting, enhancing operational efficiency within the organizations he has worked for.
Risk Management and Compliance
In his current role at HSBC, Sajjad Siddiqui plays a key role in ensuring compliance with internal and external audit points. He is involved in the timely completion of product control-related User Acceptance Tests (UATs). His work includes ensuring accurate reconciliation processes between TREATS and HUB systems to address foreign exchange and money market mismatches, as well as foreign exchange profit and loss.