Sophie Clasby
About Sophie Clasby
Sophie Clasby serves as the Head of FIG and Senior Negotiator in the Client Documentation Group at HSBC Global Banking and Markets, where she has worked since 2014. With extensive experience in contract negotiation across several major financial institutions, she manages a team of negotiators and oversees a diverse portfolio of agreements.
Work at HSBC
Sophie Clasby has been employed at HSBC Global Banking and Markets since 2014. She holds the position of Head of FIG and serves as a Senior Negotiator within the Client Documentation Group in the Legal department. In her role, she manages a team of negotiators located in both London and offshore in India. Her responsibilities include negotiating a variety of agreements, particularly focusing on regulatory Initial Margin Agreements such as Euroclear/Clearstream CTA and Security Agreements, as well as ACA's.
Previous Experience in Banking
Before joining HSBC, Sophie Clasby held several significant positions in the banking sector. She worked at Credit Suisse as a Senior ISDA Negotiator for one year from 2012 to 2013. Prior to that, she was with Barclays Bank, where she served as Vice President in the Contract Negotiation Specialist Group within the Legal Department from 2004 to 2012. She also gained experience at UBS Investment Bank as a Negotiator from 1997 to 2004.
Education and Expertise
Sophie Clasby completed her secondary education at Wrotham Secondary School, where she studied from 1986 to 1991. Her educational background has provided her with a foundation for her career in legal negotiations within the banking industry. She has developed expertise in negotiating a diverse portfolio of agreements, including ISDA, CSA, Guarantees, Repurchase Agreements, and Stocklending Agreements.
Team Management and Leadership
In her current role at HSBC, Sophie Clasby manages a team of negotiators, overseeing their work both in London and offshore in India. Her leadership involves coordinating efforts to ensure effective negotiation processes and compliance with regulatory standards. This role highlights her capabilities in team management and her commitment to fostering a collaborative work environment.