Walid Hissen
About Walid Hissen
Walid Hissen serves as the Deposit Portfolio Vice President at Patelco Credit Union, bringing extensive experience in the financial services sector, including previous roles at BNP Paribas Wealth Management and Wells Fargo.
Work at Patelco Credit Union
Walid Hissen serves as the Deposit Portfolio Vice President at Patelco Credit Union, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the deposit portfolio and implementing strategies to enhance financial products and services. His experience in the financial services sector contributes to the development of effective solutions that meet customer needs.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Walid Hissen has a comprehensive background in financial services, having held various leadership roles. He worked at BNP Paribas Wealth Management as Senior Vice President from 2011 to 2020, focusing on wealth management deposits and cards. His earlier positions include roles at Wells Fargo, Merrill Lynch, Bank of the West, and Providian Financial Corporation, where he gained expertise in product management, financial advising, and project management.
Education and Expertise
Walid Hissen holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Saint Mary's College of California, where he studied Business Administration and Management. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from San Francisco State University. Additionally, he studied Mechanical Engineering at the American University of Beirut and completed a Graduate Banking program at the University of Washington, achieving the Professional Certificate in Banking Services (PCBS).
Skills in Financial Services
Walid Hissen possesses skills in conflict resolution and customer solutions communication, which he has applied throughout his career in various leadership roles. His expertise extends to developing and implementing strategies for cross-functional teams, particularly in the areas of deposits, investments, lending, small business, cards, and direct marketing.
Role in Financial Technology
Walid Hissen played a significant role in building a global financial technology banking and investments neo bank at Aeldra Financial. His involvement in this initiative reflects his commitment to innovation within the financial services sector and his ability to adapt to emerging trends in banking technology.