Wallace Kim
About Wallace Kim
Wallace Kim is a Senior Bank Examiner at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, specializing in supervision of derivatives, clearance, and settlement. He has extensive experience in the banking sector, including a previous role as Senior Vice President at HSBC Bank USA.
Current Role at Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Wallace Kim serves as a Senior Bank Examiner in the Supervision – Derivatives, Clearance, and Settlement Group at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. He has held this position since 2015, contributing to the oversight and regulation of financial institutions. His role involves assessing the safety and soundness of banks, particularly in the areas of derivatives and settlement processes.
Previous Experience at HSBC Bank USA
Prior to his current role, Wallace Kim worked at HSBC Bank USA, N.A. for a total of twelve years. He served as Senior Vice President in two capacities: first in the Structured Credit Products Group – Structuring from 2003 to 2012, and later in the Global Markets COO Office – Regulatory Change from 2012 to 2015. His experience at HSBC provided him with extensive knowledge in structured credit products and regulatory compliance.
Education and Academic Background
Wallace Kim holds a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University - Columbia Business School, where he studied from 2005 to 2007. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Georgetown University, attending from 1996 to 2000. Additionally, he studied at HKIS, further enhancing his academic credentials in business and finance.
Professional Expertise in Banking and Finance
With over a decade of experience in banking and finance, Wallace Kim has developed expertise in areas such as derivatives, regulatory change, and structured credit products. His roles have equipped him with a deep understanding of financial regulations and the operational aspects of banking, particularly in high-stakes environments.