Brendan Mcinerney
About Brendan Mcinerney
Brendan Mcinerney serves as the Model Risk Steward for Wealth & Private Banking Business and Global Functions at HSBC, a position he has held since 2019. With extensive experience in risk management across various financial institutions, he provides guidance on model risk management and contributes to policy development.
Work at HSBC
Brendan Mcinerney has been serving as Model Risk Steward for Wealth & Private Banking Business and Global Functions at HSBC since 2019. In this role, he provides independent guidance and challenge for model risk management across various global functions, including Finance, Risk, Compliance, and HR. He ensures a balance between local and global objectives in model risk management through collaboration with regional businesses and functions. Prior to his current position, he held several roles at HSBC, including Head of Global Risk Analytics Europe and Head of Portfolio Analytics & Managing Director, Global Banking Portfolio Management.
Previous Experience in Risk Management
Brendan Mcinerney has extensive experience in risk management across various financial institutions. He worked at Allianz SE as Head of Accumulation Risk & Portfolio Optimization for 11 months in 2006. Prior to that, he spent nine years at Dresdner Bank AG as Head of Credit Risk Modeling in Group Risk Control. He also held a position at Commerzbank in Group Risk Control for four years. His diverse background in risk management positions him as a knowledgeable professional in the field.
Education and Expertise
Brendan Mcinerney holds a Bachelor’s degree in German and Business Administration from Pennsylvania State University, where he studied from 1988 to 1991. He furthered his education with an MBA in Finance from Thunderbird School of Global Management, completing his studies in 1992. His educational background supports his expertise in risk management and financial analysis, contributing to his roles in various organizations.
Model Risk Management Responsibilities
In his role as Model Risk Steward, Brendan Mcinerney contributes to the development of model policy and represents the Chief Model Risk Officer in oversight forums. He is involved in thematic reviews and Risk Control Assessments as part of his model risk management responsibilities. His work ensures that model risk is effectively managed across multiple functions within the organization.
Sailing Certification
Brendan Mcinerney holds the RYA Coastal Yachtmaster certification, which indicates advanced sailing and navigation skills. This certification reflects his commitment to personal development and proficiency in maritime activities.