William Ko
About William Ko
William Ko serves as the Director of Wholesale Credit Risk at HSBC, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in credit risk management, having previously worked at HSBC and J.P. Morgan in various roles across multiple locations.
Current Role at HSBC
William Ko serves as the Director of Wholesale Credit Risk at HSBC, a position he has held since 2021. He is based in Hong Kong SAR. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing credit risk management strategies and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. His extensive experience in credit risk positions him to effectively manage the complexities associated with wholesale banking.
Previous Experience at HSBC
William Ko has held multiple positions at HSBC. He worked as a Relationship Executive in Commercial Banking for Large Corporates from 2010 to 2013 in Sydney, Australia. He then served as an Associate in Global Banking from 2013 to 2014, also in Sydney. Following this, he was promoted to Vice President of Wholesale Credit Risk, where he worked from 2018 to 2021 in Hong Kong SAR. His career at HSBC spans over a decade, demonstrating his commitment to the organization.
Professional Background in Credit Risk
Before joining HSBC, William Ko gained valuable experience in credit risk management at J.P. Morgan. He worked there as an Associate in Credit Risk Management from 2014 to 2017 and later as Vice President in the same department from 2017 to 2018, both roles based in Sydney, Australia. His background also includes a position as a Credit Analyst in Investment Banking at FirstRand Group from 2009 to 2010.
Education and Qualifications
William Ko studied at the University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Accounting Sciences from 2000 to 2005. He also completed the Chartered Accountant (CA) program at The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants and holds the ACMA designation from The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in finance and risk management.
Early Career Development
William Ko began his professional journey at FirstRand Group, where he worked as a Trainee Accountant in the CA Programme from 2006 to 2008 in Johannesburg, South Africa. This early experience in accounting laid the groundwork for his future roles in credit analysis and risk management, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of financial systems.