Sophie Mc Dowell
About Sophie Mc Dowell
Sophie McDowell is a Senior Partner Manager at Thought Machine, specializing in global delivery partnerships and cloud-native banking solutions. She has extensive experience in transitioning banks to modern IT systems and has previously held positions at RBS, HSBC, and Coutts.
Current Role at Thought Machine
Sophie Mc Dowell serves as the Senior Partner Manager for Global Delivery Partners at Thought Machine since 2020. In this role, she focuses on managing global delivery partnerships and is instrumental in promoting cloud-native banking solutions. Her work contributes significantly to Thought Machine's mission of modernizing banking technology. She collaborates with major clients, including Lloyds Bank, SEB, Atom Bank, and Standard Chartered, to enhance their banking systems.
Previous Experience in Banking and Finance
Prior to her current position, Sophie held various roles in the banking and finance sector. She worked at HSBC as a Senior Manager and Product Owner from 2019 to 2020. Before that, she served as an Associate Director in Strategy & Innovation at RBS from 2016 to 2018. Her earlier experience includes roles as a Private Banking Relationship Manager at Coutts and work experience positions at Espirito Santo Investment Bank and Westhouse Securities Limited.
Educational Background
Sophie Mc Dowell studied at The University of Edinburgh, where she earned a First Class degree in Economics from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, she attended Queen Anne's School, which provided her with a foundational education prior to her university studies. Her academic background supports her expertise in the banking and finance sectors.
Expertise in Banking Technology
Sophie possesses expertise in transitioning banks from outdated IT infrastructure to modern systems. This specialization enhances customer service capabilities and aligns with her current role at Thought Machine. Her experience in managing partnerships and understanding the technological needs of banks positions her as a knowledgeable professional in the field of banking technology.