Conrad Steyn Ca(sa)
About Conrad Steyn Ca(sa)
Conrad Steyn serves as the LIBOR Transition Programme Manager for Lending Products at HSBC, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in project management within the banking sector, having held positions at Lloyds Banking Group, Royal Bank of Scotland, and Barclays Capital.
Work at HSBC
Conrad Steyn currently serves as the LIBOR Transition Programme Manager for Lending Products at HSBC, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he has successfully managed the rollout of new lending products based on risk-free rates across 35 countries, contributing to the global LIBOR transition initiative. His previous roles at HSBC include Brexit Project Manager and Project Manager for the Treasury Desk, where he focused on UK Ring Fenced Bank readiness. He also worked as a Business Manager for one year, demonstrating a broad range of expertise within the organization.
Previous Experience in Banking
Prior to his current role at HSBC, Conrad Steyn accumulated extensive experience in the banking sector. He worked at Lloyds Banking Group as Programme Manager for Global Banking and Markets from 2014 to 2016. His earlier roles include Project Manager during the RBS/ABN Amro merger from 2007 to 2009 and Senior Business Analyst at Barclays Capital from 2009 to 2010. He also held a project management position at Lloyds Banking Group from 2010 to 2014, focusing on Global Markets.
Education and Expertise
Conrad Steyn holds an Honours Bachelor in Accounting & Finance from the University of South Africa and a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance from Stellenbosch University. He is also a Chartered Accountant, having studied at the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in project and programme management within the banking industry.
Achievements in Project Management
Conrad Steyn has achieved significant milestones in project management throughout his career. Notably, he won the Project of the Year award at Lloyds Bank in 2014 for his work on setting up a new bank branch in Singapore. He has also designed and implemented automated processes for loan portfolio risk transfer to Treasury, which streamlined operations by eliminating manual processes. Additionally, he successfully delivered the Alternative Benchmark capability for Lending products as part of the LIBOR transition initiative, impacting multiple international sites.
Innovations in Lending Products
In his role at HSBC, Conrad Steyn has been instrumental in implementing auto rate feeds from central data sources to HSBC lending platforms. This innovation updates daily lending benchmark rates automatically, reducing human effort and minimizing the risk of errors. His contributions have enhanced the efficiency and accuracy of lending operations on a global scale.