Marcus Reader
About Marcus Reader
Marcus Reader serves as the Senior Manager of Financial Crime Quality Assurance within Global Internal Audit at HSBC, a position he has held since 2017. With over 15 years of experience in Internal Audit and Compliance roles, he has worked for various prominent organizations including AstraZeneca, Lloyds Banking Group, and PwC.
Work at HSBC
Marcus Reader has been employed at HSBC since 2017, serving as the Senior Manager for Financial Crime Quality Assurance within the Global Internal Audit division. His role focuses on ensuring compliance with financial crime regulations and enhancing the quality assurance processes related to financial audits. He operates from Chester, United Kingdom, and has accumulated seven years of experience in this position.
Previous Experience in Internal Audit
Before joining HSBC, Marcus Reader held several significant positions in internal audit. He worked at PwC as a Senior Manager in Forensics from 2013 to 2016, and prior to that, he was a Senior Audit Manager at Lloyds Banking Group from 2010 to 2013. His career began at Nat West as a Graduate Trainee from 1993 to 1997, and he has over 15 years of experience specifically in Internal Audit and Compliance roles.
Education and Expertise
Marcus Reader studied at Keele University, where he earned a BA Honours in International Relations. He also attended Financial Training Manchester, where he pursued Chartered Accountancy and achieved ICAEW certification. His educational background supports his expertise in risk management and compliance, particularly in financial crime risk, regulation, and governance.
Background in Financial Services
Marcus Reader has a diverse background in the financial services industry, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. His experience includes positions at AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, KPMG, Bank of America, and Alliance & Leicester Commercial Bank. He has been involved in managing faster payments processes, bad debt management, and compliance processes related to Basel II compliance and credit modeling.
Achievements in Risk Management
Throughout his career, Marcus Reader has developed extensive experience in risk management and compliance roles. He has worked on initiatives related to retail and commercial insurance, retail mortgage collections, and commercial accounts. His expertise also extends to managing audit best practices and methodologies, as well as handling commercial property and buy-to-let mortgages.