Charlie Bateman
About Charlie Bateman
Charlie Bateman serves as the Head of Software Delivery for Global Banking & Capital Financing IT at HSBC Investment Bank, a position he has held since 2012. With extensive experience in project and programme management, he has a strong focus on delivering technology solutions in various financial sectors.
Current Role at HSBC
Charlie Bateman serves as the Head of Software Delivery for Global Banking & Capital Financing IT at HSBC Investment Bank. He has held this position since 2012, contributing to the bank's technology solutions and business change initiatives. His role involves overseeing software delivery processes and ensuring alignment with the bank's strategic objectives. Bateman is based in Manhattan, New York, where he has been leading efforts in this capacity since April 2015.
Previous Experience at HSBC
Bateman has extensive experience at HSBC Investment Bank, having worked in various capacities from 2000 to 2012. He began as an IT Development Manager from 2000 to 2004, followed by a role as IT Project Manager from 2004 to 2007. He then served as IT Programme Manager and Senior Project Manager from 2007 to 2012. His tenure at HSBC spans over a decade, during which he developed a strong foundation in project and programme management.
Education and Expertise
Charlie Bateman holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Information Systems from the University of Portsmouth, where he studied from 1991 to 1995. His educational background supports his expertise in programme management and project management, with a focus on development management. This academic foundation has equipped him with the necessary skills to lead technology initiatives within the banking sector.
Core Skills and Focus Areas
Bateman possesses core skills in programme management and project management, with a significant background in development management. His professional focus includes delivering technology solutions and driving business change in areas such as Fixed Income, Equity Capital Markets, M&A, Project & Export Finance, Leveraged & Acquisition Finance, and OTC Derivatives. This specialization enables him to effectively manage complex projects and deliver results in the financial services industry.