Tomasz Kowalik

Tomasz Kowalik is an experienced professional in operational risk management with a career that includes significant roles at State Street Global Advisors and HSBC. Currently serving as Head of Operational Risk EMEA and Head of ERM Poland at State Street Global Advisors, Tomasz leads a team across EMEA and oversees critical activities such as operational capital calculations and risk appetite statements. Prior to this, Tomasz held various positions at HSBC, including Senior Manager in the Chief Control Office and Business Risk and Control Manager, where responsibilities encompassed control advisory, operational risk assessments, and internal control monitoring. Earlier roles included AML Compliance Officer at Bank BPH, focusing on transaction monitoring and regulatory reporting. Tomasz's educational background includes postgraduate studies in Internal Audit and a Master’s degree in Finance from Krakow University of Economics.