William Kwok
About William Kwok
William Kwok is an Analyst in XVA Trading within Global Markets at HSBC, where he has worked since 2021. He specializes in counterparty risk management and has a background in quantitative finance from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Work at HSBC
William Kwok has been working at HSBC since 2019, initially serving as an Investment Banking Off-Cycle Analyst for four months. He then transitioned to the role of Analyst in Corporate Risk Solutions within Global Banking from 2019 to 2021. Since 2021, he has held the position of Analyst in XVA Trading within Global Markets. In his current role, he focuses on managing counterparty risks associated with derivative transactions, utilizing methodologies such as CVA, FVA, and KVA.
Education and Expertise
William Kwok studied at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, where he earned a degree in Quantitative Finance from 2014 to 2018. His educational background has equipped him with specialized knowledge in counterparty risk management, particularly in the context of global markets. He possesses expertise in managing financial risks related to derivative transactions, which is critical in his current role at HSBC.
Background
Before his tenure at HSBC, William Kwok gained experience in the financial industry through various internships. He worked as a Summer Intern in M&A at Standard Chartered Bank in 2017 and as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Moelis & Company in 2018. These roles provided him with foundational skills in investment banking and financial analysis.
Achievements in Risk Management
In his role at HSBC, William Kwok has been involved in managing counterparty risks for over-the-counter transactions. His work includes the application of methodologies such as CVA, FVA, and KVA to assess and mitigate risks associated with HSBC's exposure to both corporate and institutional clients. This focus on risk management is a key aspect of his contributions to the organization.