Ben Turrell
About Ben Turrell
Ben Turrell serves as the Managing Associate General Counsel at HSBC, where he oversees a team managing various financial products and transactions. He has extensive experience in the financial services sector, particularly in derivatives and structured products, and has held previous roles at Barclays Capital and Allen & Overy.
Work at HSBC
Ben Turrell has been serving as the Managing Associate General Counsel at HSBC since 2014. In this role, he oversees a team responsible for managing flow Markets onboarding, credit and lending products, and transactions across various Markets intermediary businesses, including Prime, FXPB, OTC, and futures clearing. His responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and facilitating smooth operations within the financial services sector.
Previous Experience at Barclays Capital
Prior to his current position, Ben Turrell worked at Barclays Capital as a Director from 2004 to 2014. During his ten-year tenure in London and New York, he gained extensive experience in the financial services industry, particularly in derivatives and structured products. His role involved strategic oversight and management of complex financial transactions.
Experience at Allen & Overy
Ben Turrell began his career at Allen & Overy, where he worked as an Associate from 1999 to 2003. This four-year experience provided him with foundational knowledge and skills in legal practices related to financial services, which he later applied in his subsequent roles in the industry.
Education and Expertise
Ben Turrell studied at University College London (UCL) from 1993 to 1996, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in English Literature. His educational background complements his professional expertise in the financial services industry, particularly in derivatives and structured products. He has also focused on implementing significant regulatory initiatives, including IBOR, Reg IM, and Brexit.
Regulatory Initiatives and Focus Areas
In his current role, Ben Turrell has a strong focus on implementing regulatory initiatives that impact the financial services sector. His work includes addressing changes related to IBOR, Regulation Initial Margin (Reg IM), and the implications of Brexit. These initiatives are crucial for ensuring compliance and adapting to the evolving regulatory landscape.