Sonia Ovando
About Sonia Ovando
Sonia Ovando serves as the LAM Senior Model Risk Manager and Risk Stewardship at HSBC since 2020, bringing extensive experience in credit risk and model review. She has held various positions within HSBC and has a strong academic background in actuarial science and data mining.
Work at HSBC
Sonia Ovando has held multiple positions at HSBC, starting as a Credit Risk Advisor from 2014 to 2015 in Ciudad de México. She then advanced to the role of Credit Risk Senior Advisor from 2015 to 2016. Following this, she served as the Manager of Independent Model Review (IMR) from 2016 to 2019. Ovando was also the IMR Regional Lead for the LAM region from 2019 to 2020. Since 2020, she has been working as the LAM Senior Model Risk Manager and Risk Stewardship, accumulating over four years of experience in this role.
Education and Expertise
Sonia Ovando has a strong educational background in analytical intelligence and actuarial science. She studied at Universidad Anáhuac Mexico Norte, where she completed a Master's degree in Inteligencia Analítica from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she earned a degree in Actuaría from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Facultad de Ciencias, between 2008 and 2013. Ovando also pursued a specialization in Minería de datos at Universidad Anáhuac Mexico Norte from 2017 to 2018.
Background
Before her extensive career at HSBC, Sonia Ovando worked as an Assistant University Teacher at Facultad de Ciencias, UNAM, from 2011 to 2012. This role contributed to her foundational knowledge and skills in the field of risk management and analytics. Her academic and professional experiences have shaped her expertise in model risk management.
Professional Development
Throughout her career, Sonia Ovando has transitioned through various roles within HSBC, demonstrating her growth and adaptability in the financial services sector. Each position has allowed her to build on her knowledge and skills, particularly in risk management and model review. Her educational pursuits have complemented her professional roles, enhancing her analytical capabilities.