Andrew Christon
About Andrew Christon
Andrew Christon serves as the Head of Risk for WPB & DBS Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and Expatriate Banking at HSBC. He has extensive experience in risk management and financial services, focusing on non-financial risks and collaborating with various teams to ensure effective risk oversight.
Work at HSBC
Andrew Christon has held multiple positions at HSBC since 2015. He currently serves as the Head of Risk for WPB & DBS Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and Expatriate Banking, a role he has occupied since 2021. In this capacity, he focuses on overseeing risks associated with non-financial areas such as financial crime and mis-selling. Prior to this, he worked as a Senior Manager in Global Sales Quality Standards for six years, starting in 2018. His responsibilities include scrutinizing business plans and ensuring that material risks are addressed effectively.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Christon studied at the University of Hertfordshire, where he earned a degree in Environmental Chemistry. He furthered his education at London South Bank University, obtaining a Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Risk and Impact Assessment from 1995 to 1997. His academic background supports his expertise in risk management, particularly in non-financial risks, which he applies in his current role at HSBC.
Background
Before joining HSBC, Andrew Christon worked at Lloyds Banking Group for 17 years, serving as a Regional Manager in East Anglia from 1998 to 2015. This extensive experience in the banking sector has contributed to his understanding of risk management and compliance, which he applies in his current roles at HSBC.
Achievements
In his current position at HSBC, Andrew Christon aims to support the bank's safe and sustainable growth aspirations through effective risk oversight and stewardship. He collaborates with various teams, including the first line of defense, Regulatory Compliance, and Legal teams, to promote open dialogue and address material risks in business operations.