Alastair Mac Donald
About Alastair Mac Donald
Alastair Mac Donald is a Strategic Change Director at HSBC Commercial Banking, where he has worked since 2019. He has held various roles within the bank, including Deputy Area Director and Centre Head of Customer Due Diligence, and has a background in banking and financial services education.
Work at HSBC
Alastair Mac Donald has held multiple positions at HSBC Commercial Banking, demonstrating a progressive career trajectory within the organization. He began as a Graduate Management Trainee from 2010 to 2012, followed by a role as Manager of International Business from 2012 to 2013. He then served as Business Support Monitoring Manager from 2013 to 2014, before becoming Executive Support Manager to the UK Head of Corporate Banking from 2014 to 2015. After this, he was appointed Deputy Area Director for Scotland from 2015 to 2017, and subsequently served as Centre Head of Customer Due Diligence in London from 2017 to 2019. Since 2019, he has been working as Strategic Change Director in London.
Education and Expertise
Alastair Mac Donald has a solid educational background in finance and accounting. He studied at The University of Stirling, where he earned a Bachelor of Accountancy (BAcc) from 2004 to 2008. He furthered his education at the Institute of Financial Services, School of Finance, where he studied Banking and Financial Support Services and achieved a Professional Diploma in Banking Practice and Management from 2010 to 2012. This combination of academic qualifications has equipped him with the necessary knowledge and skills for his roles in the banking sector.
Background
Alastair Mac Donald has built a career in the banking industry, primarily with HSBC Commercial Banking. His career began with a focus on management training, which laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in various capacities within the bank. His experience spans several key areas, including international business, customer due diligence, and strategic change management. His work has included significant responsibilities across different regions, including Scotland and London.
Achievements
Throughout his career at HSBC, Alastair Mac Donald has contributed to various initiatives and projects that have shaped the operations of the bank. His roles have involved overseeing customer due diligence processes and supporting corporate banking functions. As Strategic Change Director, he is currently involved in implementing strategic initiatives that aim to enhance operational efficiency and customer service within HSBC Commercial Banking.