Aisling Ahmed
About Aisling Ahmed
Aisling Ahmed is a Market Data Product Manager at HSBC, with a background in film and television production and finance. She has experience in managing costs and contracts, having worked at Comet Films and Artemis Investment Management before her current role.
Current Role at HSBC
Aisling Ahmed serves as the Market Data Product Manager at HSBC, a position she has held since 2021. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, she is responsible for managing market data products and ensuring their alignment with the bank's strategic objectives. Her role involves overseeing procurement processes and vendor management, reflecting her expertise in cost management and contract negotiation.
Previous Experience at Comet Films
Prior to her current role, Aisling Ahmed worked as a Producers Assistant at Comet Films from 1999 to 2003 in Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland. During her four years in this position, she gained valuable experience in film production, contributing to various projects and enhancing her skills in project management and collaboration within the creative industry.
Experience at Artemis Investment Management
Aisling Ahmed transitioned to the finance sector when she joined Artemis Investment Management as a Technology Contracts professional from 2017 to 2021 in Edinburgh, Scotland. In this four-year role, she focused on managing technology contracts, further developing her expertise in procurement and vendor management within a financial context.
Educational Background
Aisling Ahmed studied at Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education, where she pursued a Higher National Diploma in Communications and Media Production from 1995 to 1998. This educational background provided her with foundational skills in media production, which she later applied in her career in film and television.
Career Transition and Documentary Production
Throughout her 15-year career in film and television production, Aisling Ahmed founded and ran a documentary production company. This experience allowed her to develop strong skills in managing costs, contracts, and vendor relationships. Her transition from the creative industry to finance demonstrates her ability to leverage her production management skills in a new context.