Simon Lomas
About Simon Lomas
Simon Lomas serves as the Managing Director and Global Head of FX Sales at HSBC, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in the financial sector, having previously worked at Barclays Investment Bank, UBS O'Connor, Lehman Brothers, and JB Drax Honore.
Current Role at HSBC
Simon Lomas serves as the Managing Director and Global Head of FX Sales at HSBC. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the bank's foreign exchange sales strategy. His role involves overseeing FX sales operations and driving business growth in this sector. Lomas is based in London, England, where he leads a team focused on delivering FX solutions to clients.
Previous Experience at Barclays Investment Bank
Prior to his current role, Simon Lomas worked at Barclays Investment Bank as a Managing Director for 12 years from 2004 to 2016. His tenure included positions in both New York and London. During this time, he was responsible for managing FX sales and developing client relationships in the investment banking sector.
Career Background at UBS O'Connor and Lehman Brothers
Simon Lomas began his career at UBS O'Connor, where he served as Director from 1994 to 1997 in London and New York. Following this, he worked at Lehman Brothers as Executive Director from 1997 to 2004 in London. His roles at these institutions provided him with extensive experience in macro and foreign exchange markets.
Experience at JB Drax Honore
After his time at Barclays, Simon Lomas worked at JB Drax Honore as a Macro/Foreign Exchange professional from 2016 to 2018 in New York. This role allowed him to further develop his expertise in the foreign exchange market before transitioning to his current position at HSBC.
Current Role at HSBC in New York
In addition to his role as Global Head of FX Sales, Simon Lomas has been serving as the Managing Director and Head of FX Sales Americas at HSBC since 2018. Based in New York City, he is responsible for overseeing the bank's FX sales operations across the Americas, focusing on client engagement and market strategy.