Nigel Thurlow
About Nigel Thurlow
Nigel Thurlow serves as the Director of Wholesale Credit & Lending Transformation at HSBC, a position he has held since 2021. With extensive experience in digital transformation and risk management, he has contributed to various roles within HSBC and the Royal Bank of Scotland over the past two decades.
Work at HSBC
Nigel Thurlow has held multiple positions at HSBC since joining the organization. Currently, he serves as the Director of Wholesale Credit & Lending Transformation, a role he has occupied since 2021 in London, England. Prior to this, he worked as the Lead Digital Product Owner from 2019 to 2021, where he focused on enhancing digital product offerings. He also served as the Data Quality Workstream Lead in the Group Data Office from 2014 to 2015 and as a Programme Manager from 2016 to 2017. His experience at HSBC encompasses various aspects of digital transformation and data management.
Background
Nigel Thurlow's career spans over a decade in the banking and finance sector. Before his tenure at HSBC, he worked at the Royal Bank of Scotland, where he held several roles including Programme Manager for Risk Management and Senior Risk & Operations Manager in Retail Banking. His experience also includes a position as Project Manager at NatWest. Thurlow's educational background includes attending Billericay School from 1981 to 1985.
Education and Expertise
Nigel Thurlow is a qualified PRINCE 2 Practitioner, which highlights his expertise in structured project management methodologies. His educational journey began at Billericay School, where he studied from 1981 to 1985. Thurlow has developed a strong skill set in digital transformation, data management, and commercial lending systems, enabling him to lead projects effectively.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Nigel Thurlow has demonstrated a strong track record in delivering portfolios of work, particularly in Digital Transformation, Data Management, and Document Management Solutions. He has led the wholesale loan product strategy, specifically focusing on the Loan IQ product and global support team. His experience includes leading both onshore and offshore teams, as well as managing third-party suppliers, showcasing his ability to handle complex projects and stakeholder relationships.