Simon Brown
About Simon Brown
Simon Brown serves as the Senior Negotiator for Global Markets Legal at HSBC, where he has worked since 2014. He has a robust background in legal support for complex financial instruments, having previously held senior roles at several major financial institutions.
Work at HSBC
Simon Brown has been serving as the Senior Negotiator in the Global Markets Legal team at HSBC since 2014. His role involves providing legal support for complex financial instruments, including derivatives and equity prime brokerage. He focuses on FX Overlay and cash equities, and has been involved in equity derivative confirmations as part of his responsibilities. His tenure at HSBC spans a decade, during which he has contributed to the legal framework surrounding various financial transactions.
Previous Experience in Banking
Before joining HSBC, Simon Brown held several significant positions in the banking sector. He worked at Lloyds Banking Group as Director of Wholesale Markets Legal from 2010 to 2014. Prior to that, he was an Associate Director at London Forfaiting Company Ltd from 1987 to 2000, and served as a Senior Negotiator at Credit Suisse from 2007 to 2010. He also held roles at Citi and Groupe Crédit Agricole, gaining extensive experience in client documentation for OTC client clearing and futures.
Education and Expertise
Simon Brown's educational background includes a degree in Language and Literature from the University of Oxford, where he studied French and Russian from 1983 to 1987. He also pursued legal studies, obtaining a Post-Graduate Diploma in Law from The University of Law in 2001 and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Professional Legal Skills (BVC) from City, University of London in 2002. His academic qualifications provide a strong foundation for his expertise in legal matters related to global markets.
Background
Simon Brown's career began at London Forfaiting Company Ltd, where he worked for 13 years, including time spent in Paris. His early education at The Grammar School at Leeds included A levels in French, Russian, Economics, and General Studies. This diverse educational background has contributed to his multifaceted career in the financial and legal sectors.