Mat Barnes
About Mat Barnes
Mat Barnes serves as the ESG Compliance Lead for GB and CMB at HSBC, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in regulatory compliance, having previously worked at HSBC and NatWest Group in various compliance roles.
Current Role as ESG Compliance Lead
Mat Barnes serves as the ESG Compliance Lead for Global Banking and Commercial Banking at HSBC, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on ensuring that the bank adheres to environmental, social, and governance regulations. His responsibilities include developing compliance strategies and overseeing the implementation of ESG policies within the organization.
Previous Experience at HSBC
Mat Barnes has held multiple positions at HSBC. He worked as a Regulatory Compliance Manager for Global Banking and Markets in Europe from 2017 to 2020, where he managed compliance with regulatory requirements. Following this, he served as a Compliance Senior Manager for Continental Europe from 2020 to 2022, further enhancing his expertise in regulatory compliance within the banking sector.
Professional Background in Compliance and Legal Services
Before his tenure at HSBC, Mat Barnes gained experience in various compliance and legal roles. He worked as a Contractor in Complaint Handling at NatWest Group for five months in 2012. Additionally, he served as a Family Caseworker and Advocate at Co-op Legal Services from 2012 to 2014, where he managed family law cases. His earlier experience includes a role as a Court Officer at HM Courts & Tribunals Service from 2008 to 2009.
Educational Background in Law and Philosophy
Mat Barnes has a solid educational foundation in law and philosophy. He studied at Durham University, where he earned a degree in Philosophy from 2004 to 2007. He furthered his legal education at The University of Law, achieving a Graduate Diploma in Law from 2009 to 2010, and completed the Bar Professional Training Course at the University of the West of England from 2010 to 2011.
Early Education
Mat Barnes completed his early education at QEH Bristol from 1997 to 2004. This foundational education provided him with the skills necessary for his subsequent studies in philosophy and law.