James Davies
About James Davies
James Davies is a Team Lead in FX, Commodities, and Emerging Markets Rates at HSBC, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in financial product control and risk management, having held various leadership roles at major financial institutions including Barclays and Credit Suisse.
Current Role at HSBC
James Davies currently serves as Team Lead for FX, Commodities & EM Rates at HSBC. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the management and execution of financial strategies within the organization. His role involves overseeing team operations and ensuring the successful delivery of projects in a controlled environment.
Previous Experience at HSBC
Prior to his current role, James Davies worked at HSBC as Team Lead - Head of Fixed Income Product Control Production from 2018 to 2020. His responsibilities included managing product control functions and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. He also held a position in Equity Derivatives Market Risk for a brief period in 2001.
Career at Barclays Investment Bank
James Davies has extensive experience at Barclays Investment Bank, where he held multiple roles over a span of several years. He served as Vice President of Emerging Markets Product Control from 2007 to 2012 and later as Vice President of Strategic Credit Product Control from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, he worked in Financial Planning & Stress Testing from 2015 to 2018 and as AVP of Credit Derivatives Product Control from 2004 to 2007.
Background in Financial Services
James Davies has a solid educational foundation in finance. He studied at The Manchester Metropolitan University, earning a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Financial Services from 1995 to 1997. He also completed a Foundation in Accountancy at the same institution from 1994 to 1995. His early career included positions at Credit Suisse and JPMorgan Chase, where he gained experience in various financial control roles.
Expertise in Financial Products
James Davies possesses strong product, process, and market knowledge in the finance sector, particularly in FX, commodities, and emerging markets rates. His leadership experience spans multiple geographies, where he has ensured the successful execution of deliverables, demonstrating his ability to manage complex financial strategies effectively.