Andrew Rochfort Hyde
About Andrew Rochfort Hyde
Andrew Rochfort Hyde is a Product Owner and Delivery Manager with extensive experience in the financial services sector, having held various leadership roles at notable institutions including Lehman Brothers, HSBC, and Lloyds Banking Group. He is recognized for his expertise in IT transformation and bespoke client-focused solutions, currently working at ProArch since 2021.
Current Role at ProArch
Andrew Rochfort Hyde serves as a Product Owner and Delivery Manager at ProArch, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product development and ensuring successful delivery of projects. His focus is on aligning product strategies with client needs and operational outcomes, utilizing his extensive experience in the financial services sector.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Hyde has a robust background in the financial services industry, having worked at several prominent organizations. He was an Executive Director at Lehman Brothers from 1998 to 2008, followed by roles at Lloyds Banking Group where he served in various capacities including Director of Transformation and Client Development and Planning. He also held a position at HSBC as Director of Digital Intelligence and later as Head of CRM Design and Initiation.
Education and Qualifications
Andrew Rochfort Hyde studied at the University of Reading, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Politics and International Relations. He is also a CIMA-qualified accountant, which equips him with a comprehensive understanding of the financial and commercial implications of various programs and initiatives.
Achievements in IT Transformation
Hyde is recognized for his collaborative approach to IT transformation, which emphasizes stakeholder engagement and support for change. He directed the first major implementation of cloud-based Dynamics 365 within the financial services sector and successfully led the design and implementation of an industry-first security process that received recognition from Microsoft.
Current Projects and Innovations
At ProArch, Hyde is currently developing a specialist lending platform that integrates D365, Financial Services Accelerator, Power BI, Azure, and React JS. This platform features automated lending calculations and decisioning, showcasing his commitment to creating bespoke client-focused solutions that enhance profitability and operational efficiency.