Stephen Bullen
About Stephen Bullen
Stephen Bullen serves as the FI Risk and PnL Programme Delivery Lead at HSBC Global Banking and Markets, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in programme management and IT across various financial institutions, including Bank of America, Credit Suisse, and Merrill Lynch.
Current Role at HSBC
Stephen Bullen serves as the FI Risk and PnL Programme Delivery Lead at HSBC Global Banking and Markets. He has held this position since 2016, contributing to the Fixed Income IT Risk and PnL team. His responsibilities include leading the Risk Delivery Office, where he focuses on delivering programmes that support the Front Office, Finance, and Risk departments. His role emphasizes the integration of business, quantitative analysis, and IT to facilitate complex change initiatives.
Previous Experience at Financial Institutions
Before joining HSBC, Stephen Bullen held several significant positions in the financial sector. He worked at Credit Suisse as Director and FO Risk IT Programme Manager from 2013 to 2016. Prior to that, he was a Director at Bank of America, where he focused on FVA Technology from 2012 to 2013. His experience also includes a role as VP at Merrill Lynch, where he managed Front Office Interest Rates and FX Pricing Applications from 2007 to 2009.
Technical and Consulting Background
Stephen Bullen has a diverse technical background, having worked as a Technical Author from 2003 to 2005 and as an Excel Developer at BlueCrest Capital Management for a brief period in 2005. He also served as a Senior Software Developer at Ford Motor Company from 1998 to 2003. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Consultant at Price Waterhouse Management Consultants from 1992 to 1997, where he developed foundational skills in business and data analysis.
Education and Qualifications
Stephen Bullen studied Engineering, Economics, and Management at St. Anne's College, Oxford, where he earned a Master of Arts (MA) degree from 1988 to 1992. He also attended the Royal Latin School in Buckingham. His educational background supports his expertise in programme management and quantitative analysis, enabling him to address complex business challenges effectively.
Skills and Expertise
Stephen Bullen possesses a unique combination of skills that span programme management, business analysis, quantitative analysis, and IT. He operates effectively at the intersection of these disciplines, allowing him to drive complex change initiatives and solve multi-dimensional business problems. His extensive experience in the financial sector equips him with the knowledge necessary to lead teams and deliver impactful solutions.