Based in Jersey, Mr Kusiak will take on responsibility for ensuring that HSBC implements the changes needed to meet the requirements of financial regulators.
The bank says he brings with him 20 years of international banking experience. Most recently he was Regional Lead for Financial Crime Compliance, Regulatory Compliance and Conduct for HSBC Global Banking Europe, located in London. He first joined HSBC in Poland in 2006, and over the years has worked in the UK, Poland, Spain, Italy and Bermuda and can speak Polish, Spanish and English.
Commenting on his appointment, Mr Kusiak said: “The islands and the expat communities we serve and operate in are set stringent standards by their financial regulators, and it’s a priority for HSBC that our customers and local communities are protected to the highest level.
“As our banking services and customer base grows, it’s vital that we remain at the cutting edge of this rapidly evolving and highly complex area. The Bank is committed to fighting financial crime and I look forward to further strengthening HSBC’s ability to detect and counter these risks.”