Chris O'leary
About Chris O'leary
Chris O'Leary is a Global IT Programme Manager for Liquidity at HSBC, with extensive experience in managing IT strategies and budgets. He has held various roles in prominent financial institutions, including J.P. Morgan, and has a strong academic background in Business Studies.
Work at HSBC
Chris O'Leary currently serves as the Global IT Programme Manager for Liquidity at HSBC, a position he has held since 2021 in London, England. In this role, he manages and maintains portfolios related to Commercial Banking, Payments, Global Liquidity Cash Management, and the Saudi Arabia British Bank within the Middle East North Africa & Turkey region. Previously, he worked as a Senior Portfolio and Deployment Manager at HSBC from 2015 to 2021 in Dubai, where he was responsible for the governance of a $40 million budget and ensured accurate financial and status reporting. He collaborates closely with the MENAT CMB Regional Chief Information Officer to define and communicate the consolidated IT strategy for the region.
Education and Expertise
Chris O'Leary studied Business Studies at Bournemouth University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree from 1992 to 1996. He furthered his education at the City of Leicester from 1986 to 1992, completing a six-year program. His academic background supports his extensive expertise in IT program management and financial governance within the banking sector.
Background
Chris O'Leary has a diverse professional background in the financial services industry, with significant experience at major institutions. He worked at J.P. Morgan as an Implementation Manager - Vice President from 2010 to 2014 and held various roles at JPMorgan Chase from 2002 to 2010, including Treasury Services Distributed Technology Support Analyst and Treasury Services Distributed Technology Application Development Team Lead. His career spans over two decades, focusing on technology and program management in banking.
Achievements
Chris O'Leary has been recognized by his peers for his contributions to the field, recently being elected to represent MENAT/CMB at the HSBC Technology Coalition. His leadership in managing substantial budgets and portfolios demonstrates his capability in overseeing complex IT programs and strategies within the banking sector.