Gareth Holt
About Gareth Holt
Gareth Holt serves as the Head of Governance and Oversight, Reporting and Analytics for Global Operational Risk at HSBC, a position he has held since 2015. His career includes roles at MSCI Inc., HSBC, AXA Insurance, and Winterthur Life, with a strong focus on data management and human resources.
Current Role at HSBC
Gareth Holt serves as the Head of Governance and Oversight, Reporting and Analytics, within the Global Operational Risk division at HSBC. He has held this position since 2015, accumulating nine years of experience in this role. Based in London, Greater London, United Kingdom, he oversees governance frameworks and analytics related to operational risk, contributing to the organization's risk management strategies.
Previous Experience at HSBC
Prior to his current role, Gareth Holt worked at HSBC in various capacities. He served as a Senior Global MI Analyst in the Global Banking and Markets and Commercial Banking divisions from 2010 to 2013, and later as a Reporting and Data Manager in Group Risk from 2013 to 2014. His tenure at HSBC spans a total of four years, during which he developed expertise in management information and data reporting.
Professional Background in Human Resources
Gareth Holt has a diverse background in human resources, having worked in several roles at AXA and Winterthur Life. His positions included Human Resources Systems Analyst, Senior Human Resources Business Analyst, and Talent and Leadership Advisor. His experience in HR spans from 2006 to 2009, providing him with a solid foundation in HR systems and project management.
Education and Qualifications
Gareth Holt studied at the School of Computing and Communications at Lancaster University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Illustration from 1999 to 2002. He furthered his education at the University of Central Lancashire from 2006 to 2008. His academic background supports his analytical and reporting capabilities in his professional roles.
Experience at MSCI Inc.
Gareth Holt briefly worked at MSCI Inc. as a Data and Compensation Manager for six months in 2009 in New York, New York, United States. This role contributed to his understanding of data management and compensation strategies within a global financial context.