Nigel Burbidge
About Nigel Burbidge
Nigel Burbidge serves as the Head of Risk & Credit Control for Private Banking, Wealth & Personal Banking at HSBC in New York. He has extensive experience in risk management and regulatory compliance, having previously held senior roles at Thomas Cook, HSBC, and Walt Disney World, while also pursuing advanced studies at prestigious institutions.
Current Role at HSBC
Nigel Burbidge serves as the Head of Risk & Credit Control in the Private Banking, Wealth & Personal Banking division at HSBC. He has held this position since 2022, operating out of New York, New York, United States. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing risk management and credit control strategies within the private banking sector.
Previous Experience at HSBC
Prior to his current role, Nigel Burbidge worked at HSBC as the Chief Control Officer for Wealth & Personal Banking from 2019 to 2022 in Singapore. He also served as the Chief Operating Officer and Interim Head of Wealth & Personal Banking from 2017 to 2019 in Manila, Philippines. During his tenure, he achieved a 54% reduction in various audit and regulatory issues and implemented a cross-border platform to meet international legal requirements.
Career Background
Nigel Burbidge has a diverse career history that includes significant roles outside of HSBC. He worked at Thomas Cook as an FX Business Relationship Manager from 2001 to 2005, where he built relationships with key regulators, including OCC, FINRA, SEC, and the Federal Reserve. His early career also included a position as a Cultural Representative at Walt Disney World from 2000 to 2001.
Education and Professional Development
Nigel Burbidge is actively pursuing further education to enhance his professional skills. He has been studying at Harvard Business School Online since 2020 and at London Business School since 2022. Additionally, he has been enrolled at the London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF) since 2013, focusing on financial and banking studies.
Achievements in Leadership
Throughout his career, Nigel Burbidge has demonstrated strong leadership capabilities. He drove a 27% improvement in employee engagement through various leadership and cultural initiatives. He also delivered sustainable cost savings of US$5.5 million in his first year at HSBC by consolidating teams and creating centralized resource centers offshore.