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.
Significant HISTORIC Projects
US DoJ Monitorship of HSBC Financial Crime Compliance
Led the EMEA team facilitating Monitor Reviews across 14 HSBC affiliates accross Europe and the Middle East. The successful conclusion of these reviews, and the reviews conducted across the other regions and global teams led to closure of the 2012 US DoJ Deferred Prosecution Agreement.
JFSC Reporting Professional Review into HSBC Middle Easts Money Laundering and Sanctions Controls
Led a team at Deloitte facilitating a Jersey Financial Services Commission appointed Reporting Professional review into HSBC Middle East's anti money laundering and sanctions processes. The review concluded successfully with no follow up action required and no financial penalty issued.
FCA and US Treasury Recovery & Resolution Planning
Led a team at Deloitte creating the Recovery and Resolution plans for Barclays Capital's derivatives portfolio and Bank of America Merrill Lynch's Commercial Lending and Investment Banking portfolios.
Data Architecture for Global Asset Management Platforming
Designed and implemented data architecture for global Asset Management platform rebuild, leading a cross vendor team of programmers and data transformation consultants whilst working for Accenture at Credit Suisse.
Developed Identity Management, Authentication and Authorisation Server
Founded eCommerce Consultancy Limited to develop and sell identification, authentication, and authorisation server solutions to financial services sector. Developed solutions using Java, JEE, JBoss, DRules and Hibernate.
Technology Architecture for eCommerce and Client Money Systems
Designed and implemented eCommerce system enhancements and Client Money audit system for IFDS whilst head of Technology Architecture and Java development team lead.