Richard Melford
About Richard Melford
Richard Melford serves as the Americas Regional Head of Surveillance at HSBC, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in surveillance and trading roles, having previously worked at HSBC, KCG Holdings, and other financial institutions across various regions.
Current Role at HSBC
Richard Melford serves as the Americas Regional Head of Surveillance at HSBC, a position he has held since 2021. Based in New York, New York, he has been responsible for overseeing surveillance operations across the Americas region. His role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and implementing effective surveillance strategies to mitigate risks within the organization.
Previous Experience at HSBC
Prior to his current role, Richard Melford worked at HSBC as the US Head of Surveillance from 2019 to 2020. He also held the position of Regional Head of Global Markets Surveillance for the Asia-Pacific region from 2016 to 2019 while based in Hong Kong. His experience at HSBC has contributed to his expertise in market surveillance and compliance.
Professional Background in Trading and Compliance
Richard Melford has extensive experience in trading and compliance. He worked as a Futures Trader at OSTC Ltd. from 2004 to 2009 and again from 2010 to 2011. He also served as a Futures Trader at Marex Financial Ltd for one year. Additionally, he was a Senior Compliance Consultant at ComplianceAsia for three months in 2016, focusing on regulatory compliance in Hong Kong.
Role at KCG Holdings, Inc.
From 2011 to 2015, Richard Melford was employed at KCG Holdings, Inc. as a Product Control Manager in London, United Kingdom. In this role, he was responsible for managing product control functions, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with financial regulations.
Early Career Experience
Richard Melford began his career as a Research Assistant at Royal & Sun Alliance in the Financial Solutions team during a work placement year from 2002 to 2003. This early experience laid the foundation for his future roles in finance and compliance.