Jonathan Kahlberg

Jonathan Kahlberg is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in fraud detection, regulatory enforcement, and risk management. Currently serving as Managing Director and Head of Lending Fraud at HSBC, Jonathan has successfully developed a global capability to combat over $500M in first-party lending fraud while enhancing a fraud analytics platform and integrating detection techniques into credit approval processes. Previously, as Co-Head of Global Investigation and Regulatory Enforcement at HSBC, Jonathan founded a global legal function focused on complex investigations related to financial crime and regulatory compliance. Jonathan's prior roles include Managing Director at Deutsche Bank, where a global unit for internal investigations was established, and Director at EY, leading forensic services in financial institutions. Jonathan holds a Chartered Accountant designation from the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal.