Symeon (Simon) Varvakis
About Symeon (Simon) Varvakis
Symeon Varvakis is a Supply Chain Finance Operations Manager at HSBC, with extensive experience in various roles within the company, including Systems and Support Analyst and GTRF Team Manager. He holds degrees in Electronic Engineering, IT in Business, and Digital Electronics, and has contributed significantly to projects related to network infrastructure and risk control in Receivables Finance.
Work at HSBC
Symeon Varvakis has held multiple roles at HSBC, contributing significantly to various projects and teams. He started as an E-Commerce Services Analyst from 2006 to 2010 in Worthing, where he focused on e-commerce solutions. He then transitioned to a Systems Administrator role in 2011 for 11 months, followed by a position as a Systems and Support Analyst from 2011 to 2013, which was an extension of his previous role. Varvakis served as the GTRF Team Manager - Client Technical Services from 2013 to 2018, managing client technical support. Since 2018, he has been working as a Supply Chain Finance Operations Manager in Worthing, overseeing operations in the Receivables Finance sector.
Education and Expertise
Symeon Varvakis has a solid educational background in engineering and IT. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Electronic Engineering from the University of Sussex. He furthered his studies at the University of Lincoln, achieving a Master of Science (MSc) in IT in Business. Additionally, he obtained a Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) in Digital Electronics from the University of Brighton. His education complements his extensive experience in technical roles, particularly in supply chain finance and risk control.
Background
Symeon Varvakis has built a career in the financial services sector, primarily at HSBC. His experience spans nearly two decades, focusing on roles that require a blend of technical expertise and client management. Varvakis has worked extensively in Receivables Finance, where he has developed skills in risk control, user logon credential management, and technical support. His involvement in various projects, such as the Network Infrastructure Evergreen project and telephony migrations, highlights his adaptability and technical proficiency.
Achievements
Throughout his tenure at HSBC, Symeon Varvakis has contributed to several key initiatives. He played a significant role in the Network Infrastructure Evergreen project and the migration of telephony systems from Avaya to Cisco/Aspect for Receivables Finance UK. Varvakis has also acted as a subject matter expert for Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and Integrated Data Solutions (IDS) software solutions. His leadership in managing the migration of HSBCnet for Receivables Finance UK involved overseeing the transition for 4,500 clients, demonstrating his project management capabilities.