Peter Lord
About Peter Lord
Peter Lord serves as the Head of Treasury Risk Management at Starling Bank, bringing over thirty years of experience in the financial industry with a focus on risk management and trading. He previously held various senior roles at HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank, specializing in areas such as market risk, FX, and credit derivatives.
Current Role at Starling Bank
Peter Lord serves as the Head of Treasury Risk Management at Starling Bank. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the bank's risk management strategies and overseeing treasury operations. His role involves managing risks associated with treasury activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and optimizing the bank's financial performance.
Previous Experience at HSBC
Peter Lord has extensive experience at HSBC, where he worked in various capacities over a span of more than three decades. His roles included Global Head of Banking Book Risk Management from 2012 to 2017, Global Head of Non-Traded Market Risk Management from 2017 to 2020, and Market Risk Manager for Emerging Markets from 2008 to 2011. He also held positions as a Trader in the emerging markets currency group and as a Liability Manager for off-balance sheet vehicles, among others.
Experience at Standard Chartered Bank
Peter Lord worked at Standard Chartered Bank as a Risk Management Advisor from 2020 to 2021. In this role, he provided insights and strategies related to risk management, leveraging his extensive background in financial markets and risk assessment.
Education and Qualifications
Peter Lord studied Mathematics at The Open University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. He also completed his A Levels at Godalming College. His educational background has provided a strong foundation for his extensive career in finance and risk management.
Expertise in Financial Markets
Peter Lord possesses deep expertise in financial markets, particularly in fixed income, foreign exchange (FX), and credit derivatives. He has over thirty years of experience in the financial industry, focusing on risk management and trading. His knowledge encompasses trading in emerging markets, credit derivatives, asset-backed commercial paper (ABCP), structured investment vehicles (SIV), and interest rate derivatives.