Paul Blackmore
About Paul Blackmore
Paul Blackmore serves as the Global Head of Operational Controls for Consumer Banking at HSBC, a position he has held since 2018. He has extensive experience in operational risk management, having previously worked at several financial institutions including Metro Bank, Harrods Bank Limited, and the Royal Bank of Scotland.
Current Role at HSBC
Paul Blackmore serves as the Global Head of Operational Controls for Consumer Banking at HSBC. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the bank's operational risk management strategies. His role involves overseeing the operational controls within the consumer banking sector, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and enhancing operational efficiency. Based in London, he has been instrumental in implementing processes that mitigate risks and improve service delivery.
Previous Experience in Banking
Prior to his current role, Paul Blackmore accumulated extensive experience in operational risk management across several financial institutions. He worked at Metro Bank as the Operational Risk Manager for five months in 2014, followed by a two-year tenure as Head of Operational Risk from 2014 to 2016. His career also includes positions at Harrods Bank Limited as Head of Operations Assurance from 2016 to 2018 and at the Royal Bank of Scotland as an Operational Risk Manager from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, he served as Director of Banking Support at Coutts from 2011 to 2014.
Education and Early Career
Paul Blackmore completed his education at Borden Grammar School, where he studied from 1985 to 1988. His foundational education provided him with the skills necessary for a career in banking and operational risk management. Following his studies, he began his professional journey in the financial sector, gradually advancing to senior roles in operational risk and assurance.