Karen Hsu
About Karen Hsu
Karen Hsu serves as a Senior Bank Applications Associate at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, where she has worked since 2011. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from Binghamton University and an MBA from Cornell University, and she specializes in analyzing regulatory applications and coordinating banking office establishments.
Work at Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Karen Hsu has served as a Senior Bank Applications Associate at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York since 2011. In this role, she analyzes and evaluates regulatory applications in accordance with the Bank Holding Company Act and the Bank Merger Act. Her responsibilities include coordinating the establishment of both domestic and foreign offices for banking organizations. Additionally, she recommends actions on applications related to mergers and acquisitions, foreign investments, and non-banking activities.
Education and Expertise
Karen Hsu holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from Binghamton University School of Management. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management. Additionally, she studied Chinese Mandarin at National Taiwan Normal University, enhancing her language skills and cultural understanding.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current position, Karen Hsu worked at KPMG, LLP as a Senior Associate from 2003 to 2007, where she gained valuable experience in the financial sector. She also held a position as a Summer Associate at Urban Green Energy in 2010 for two months, which provided her with insights into the renewable energy industry.
Professional Skills
Karen Hsu possesses expertise in regulatory analysis and evaluation, particularly concerning banking laws and regulations. Her skills include coordinating complex projects related to banking operations and providing recommendations on significant financial transactions. Her background in management and business administration supports her analytical capabilities in the banking sector.