Tobias Smith
About Tobias Smith
Tobias Smith is a seasoned professional in front office supervision and business consulting, currently serving as a Product Owner for CCO Change at HSBC since 2020. He has extensive experience in project management and regulatory compliance, having previously held senior roles at Grant Thornton UK LLP and Morgan Stanley.
Work at HSBC
Tobias Smith currently holds the position of Front Office Supervision - CCO Change - Product Owner at HSBC, where he has been employed since 2020. His role involves overseeing front office operations and managing changes related to the Chief Compliance Officer. Prior to this position, he worked at HSBC as Oracle Fusion Implementation - Design Authority and Vertical Programme Manager from 2019 to 2020. His experience at HSBC includes significant involvement in financial crime compliance and regulatory projects.
Previous Experience at Grant Thornton UK LLP
Tobias Smith has extensive experience with Grant Thornton UK LLP, where he held various managerial roles in business consulting. His positions included Senior Manager - Business Consulting for the Financial Crime Compliance Programme Manager related to HSBC in 2016, and Senior Manager - Business Consulting for the Part VII Transfer w.r.t Brexit - Programme Manager in 2018. He also worked on several regulatory compliance and project management initiatives for HSBC and other financial institutions during his tenure.
Education and Expertise
Tobias Smith studied Economics at the University of Nottingham, achieving a 2:1 degree from 2002 to 2005. He also attended Merchant Taylors' School, where he completed A Levels and GCSEs from 1997 to 2002. His educational background is complemented by extensive experience in project management methodologies, including agile, waterfall, and hybrid approaches. He possesses strong skills in communication and has a comprehensive understanding of trade lifecycle controls.
Background in Financial Services
Tobias Smith has built a career in financial services, working in various roles across banks and asset management firms. His experience includes positions at Morgan Stanley, where he worked as a UK Real Money Credit Sales and Emerging Markets Credit Trading Assistant. He also served as a Flow Credit Middle Office Analyst at Credit Agricole CIB. His background has equipped him with significant expertise in business change and IT change contexts.
Project Management Skills
Tobias Smith has developed a broad skill set in project management throughout his career. He has defined target operating models and redesigned processes across various sectors. His roles have required him to act as an intermediary, effectively communicating complex operational and financial proposals to diverse audiences. His experience spans multiple projects, including regulatory compliance and business restructuring initiatives.