Ian Knight
About Ian Knight
Ian Knight is a Project Manager specializing in Business Transformation and Asset Management at HSBC, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in financial services, having held various senior roles at Citi and other organizations over a career spanning several decades.
Work at HSBC
Ian Knight has been employed at HSBC since 2018, where he serves as a Project Manager in Business Transformation within the Asset Management sector. His role focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and implementing strategic initiatives in the Retail Banking and Wealth Management division. Knight's tenure at HSBC has allowed him to leverage his extensive experience in project management to drive significant changes within the organization.
Previous Experience at Citi
Before joining HSBC, Ian Knight worked at Citi for four years as a Senior Vice President and Senior Project Manager in Financial Crime Technology from 2014 to 2018. His responsibilities included managing projects aimed at combating financial crime. Prior to this role, he spent five years as a Senior Programme/Project Manager in Global Transaction Services Technology, from 2009 to 2014, and thirteen years as a Technology Project Manager in Global Electronic Customer Delivery from 1996 to 2009. His extensive experience at Citi contributed to his expertise in financial technology.
Background in Technology and Finance
Ian Knight has a solid foundation in technology and finance, having started his career as a Software Engineer at Texas Instruments from 1981 to 1987. He later transitioned to investment banking, serving as a Senior Manager in Product Development at Daiwa Capital Markets Europe Ltd from 1990 to 1996. His diverse background in both technology and finance has equipped him with the skills necessary to manage complex projects in the financial services industry.
Education and Expertise
Ian Knight studied Computer Science at the University of East Anglia, where he earned a Bachelor of Science with Honours. His academic background complements his professional experience, particularly in business transformation and asset management. Knight possesses specialized knowledge in managing projects related to Anti Financial Crime, Payments, and Transaction Services, including SWIFT, Faster Payments, and SEPA.