- Experienced data scientist, department leader and innovator with experience leading large, multinational teams to solve complex issues.
- 25 years of experience in change based roles across the financial sector.
- Expert in building data analytics solutions using Python, with recent experience building AI models to automate processes at HSBC.
- Led Compliance Innovation team at HSBC, identifying opportunities to improve systems and processes across Compliance departments.
- Experienced in delivering impactful communications to senior executives, external regulators and central banks.
Skills
Technology
- Data Analytics (Python, R & SQL)
- Artificial Intelligence (Sklearn & TensorFlow)
- Technology Architecture
Subject Matter
- Banking and Financial Services
- Financial Crime Compliance
- Regulatory Compliance
Change
- Innovation & Design Thinking
- Change Leadership
- Programme Management
Recent Projects
Improved data validation process, replacing Excel based models with Pandas DataFrames
Improved HSBC's validation of regulatory reporting inventory data by replacing manual Excel based data enrichment, validation and reporting process with automated process using Python and Pandas, leading to reduced turnaround of data validation feedback to data owners from two days to less than 15 minutes.
Automation using Artificial Intelligence models
Developed two Text Classification Machine Learning models using TensorFlow and BERT to atomate the allocation of queries to correct department within HSBC, leading to 20% reduction in numbers of staff required to facilitate future reviews and improved experience for teams submitting queries.
FRB Independent Consultant Review into HSBC Sanctions Controls
Led the Relationship Management team and Governance & Operations team at HSBC that facilitated the Independent Consultant review required by the US Federal Reserve Board into HSBC's Master Group Information Sharing and Sanctions controls. The successful conclusion of the review led to the termination of the FRB Cease & Desist order.
FCA Skilled Person Review into HSBC Automated Transaction Monitoring
Led the Relationship Management team and Governance & Operations team at HSBC that facilitated the Skilled Person review directed by the UK Financial Conduct Authority into HSBCs automated transaction monitoring systems and controls. The successful conclusion of the review led to the termination of the requirement for further Skilled Person reviews under the FCA Direction.