Jean Baptiste Garel
About Jean Baptiste Garel
Jean Baptiste Garel serves as the Head of Project Management for Corporate Banking and Collateral Management at HSBC, a position he has held since 2017. With a career at HSBC spanning over a decade, he has held various roles including Business Analyst and Systems Engineer, contributing to significant projects in corporate banking.
Work at HSBC
Jean Baptiste Garel has held multiple roles at HSBC, demonstrating a progressive career within the organization. He is currently the Head of Project Management for Corporate Banking and Collateral Management, a position he has occupied since 2017. Prior to this role, he served as the Head of the Business Analysts Team for Corporate Banking and Collateral Management from 2014 to 2017. His earlier experience at HSBC includes positions as a Systems Engineer and Business Analyst, contributing to various projects and initiatives within the bank's Global Banking & Markets division.
Education and Expertise
Jean Baptiste Garel has a strong educational background in system engineering and computer science. He studied at Santa Clara University, where he participated in a university exchange program in system engineering. He also earned a Master en informatique from Université Pierre et Marie Curie, and a Diplôme d'ingénieur from HEI - Hautes Etudes d'Ingénieur. This academic foundation supports his expertise in project management and systems engineering within the banking sector.
Background
Jean Baptiste Garel has extensive experience in the banking industry, particularly within HSBC. His career spans over 16 years, starting as a Monitoring and Support Project Manager from 2003 to 2007, followed by roles as a Systems Engineer and Business Analyst. His work has primarily focused on corporate banking and collateral management, where he has managed significant projects and upgrades, including the externalization of real estate leasing applications and the implementation of risk-free rates.
Achievements
During his tenure at HSBC, Jean Baptiste Garel has managed key projects that have had a notable impact on the bank's operations. He coordinated the implementation of risk-free rates in Corporate Banking LoanIQ in collaboration with the HSBC UK team. Additionally, he handled collateral management projects related to ECMS and regulatory changes during the Covid crisis, showcasing his ability to navigate complex challenges in the banking environment.