Tugba Akgun Konus
About Tugba Akgun Konus
Tugba Akgun Konus serves as the MENAT Regional Head of Regulatory Compliance Risk Strategy & Conduct & Whistleblowing at HSBC, a position she has held since 2019. With a robust background in compliance and risk management across several major banks, she has developed expertise in anti-money laundering initiatives and compliance frameworks.
Work at HSBC
Tugba Akgun Konus has been serving as the MENAT Regional Head of Regulatory Compliance Risk Strategy & Conduct & Whistleblowing at HSBC since 2019. In this role, she oversees compliance risk strategies and conducts initiatives across the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Turkey region. Prior to her current position, she held several roles at HSBC, including Capital Markets Compliance Manager and Head of Regulatory Compliance for Retail Banking and Wealth Management. Her tenure at HSBC has spanned over six years, during which she has contributed to the development and implementation of compliance frameworks.
Previous Experience in Banking
Before joining HSBC, Tugba Akgun Konus worked at Citibank as a Senior Auditor - Manager from 2007 to 2013, where she gained significant auditing experience. She also served as the Head of Turkey Corporate Audit - Vice President at Bank of America Merrill Lynch for a brief period in 2013. Additionally, she worked at DenizBank as an Auditor from 2005 to 2007. Her diverse roles in various banking institutions have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of compliance and risk management.
Education and Expertise
Tugba Akgun Konus holds an Executive MBA from Sabanci University, which she completed from 2011 to 2012. She also studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she completed the Leadership and Innovation Program in 2012. Her undergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Middle East Technical University, where she also pursued a minor in Psychology. This educational background supports her expertise in compliance, risk management, and leadership within the banking sector.
Compliance and Risk Management Skills
Tugba Akgun Konus possesses extensive experience in managing compliance and anti-money laundering (AML) initiatives within the banking industry. She has developed a reputation for exceptional performance in conflict resolution and team building. Her expertise includes implementing compliance frameworks related to FATCA, Dodd Frank, and the Volcker Rule. She has a proven track record of delivering risk management solutions across various banking sectors, including Retail Banking, Wealth Management, and Global Markets.
Leadership and Strategic Thinking
Tugba Akgun Konus demonstrates strong abilities in cross-cultural leadership and strategic thinking, particularly in multinational banking environments. Her experience in diverse banking functions has allowed her to develop effective strategies for compliance and risk management. She is recognized for her capability to lead teams and manage complex compliance challenges, contributing to the overall success of the organizations she has worked with.