Alex L.
About Alex L.
Alex L. serves as the Global Systems Lead for Global Stress Testing at HSBC, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in finance and auditing, having worked in various roles at HSBC and PriceWaterhouseCoopers over the past two decades.
Current Role at HSBC
Alex L. serves as the Global Systems Lead in Global Stress Testing at HSBC, a position held since 2019. In this role, Alex manages the Finance Change teams and oversees the Book of Work for central stress testing systems. Additionally, Alex leads the Strategic Planning & Stress Testing Transformation programme as the Business Lead, focusing on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of stress testing processes within the organization.
Previous Experience at HSBC
Prior to the current role, Alex L. held several positions at HSBC. From 2016 to 2019, Alex worked as the MI & Reporting Manager in Global Stress Testing. Before that, from 2013 to 2016, Alex served as the Planning Lead for Europe FP&A. Earlier experience at HSBC includes a role as Senior Business Analyst in Continental Europe Business Finance from 2011 to 2013.
Professional Background in Finance
Alex L. has extensive experience in the finance sector, having worked at PriceWaterhouseCoopers as an Assurance Manager from 2004 to 2011. This role followed a position as an Internal Audit Associate at the Bank of China from 2003 to 2004. Alex's career in finance began with a focus on auditing and assurance, contributing to a solid foundation in financial analysis and reporting.
Educational Qualifications
Alex L. holds multiple degrees and professional qualifications. Alex studied at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, achieving ACA in Chartered Accountancy from 2004 to 2007. Additionally, Alex earned a BA in Chinese and Economics from SOAS University of London from 1997 to 2001 and completed an MSc in Computing Science at Imperial College London in 2002.