Debora Fernandes
About Debora Fernandes
Debora Fernandes is a Senior Data Risk Manager specializing in Financial Crime Threat Mitigation at HSBC, where she has worked since 2016. She has a background in strategy analysis and data governance, with previous experience at Cable & Wireless Communications and HSBC.
Work at HSBC
Debora Fernandes has held multiple positions at HSBC since 2014. She began her tenure as a Market Data Governance and Licensing Specialist, where she worked for two years until 2016. Following this role, she served as an Assistant Compliance Manager in the RC Europe Assurance team for eight years. In 2019, she advanced to the position of Senior Data Risk Manager, focusing on Financial Crime Threat Mitigation. Her experience at HSBC spans various aspects of compliance and risk management, contributing to the bank's efforts in maintaining regulatory standards.
Previous Experience in Cable & Wireless Communications
Before joining HSBC, Debora Fernandes worked at Cable & Wireless Communications as a Strategy Analyst from 1998 to 2001. During her three years in this role, she was involved in strategic planning and analysis, which provided her with a foundation in data management and risk assessment. This experience contributed to her later roles in the financial sector, particularly in compliance and data governance.
Education and Expertise
Debora Fernandes earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Leeds Beckett University, where she studied from 1994 to 1998. Her educational background has equipped her with the analytical skills necessary for her roles in data risk management and compliance. The combination of her academic qualifications and professional experience has established her expertise in financial crime mitigation and data governance.
Career Progression
Debora Fernandes has demonstrated significant career progression within the financial sector. Starting as a Strategy Analyst at Cable & Wireless Communications, she transitioned to various roles at HSBC, where she has accumulated over nine years of experience. Her roles have evolved from market data governance to senior management in data risk, reflecting her growth and adaptability in the industry.