Steven Brecht

Develop comprehensive intelligence reports on HSBC's correspondent Banking relationships globally, identifying and clearly articulating findings on financial crime, reputational risk and political issues.

Worked within the bank's intelligence function to strategically enhance an industry-leading Risk Intelligence System; a bespoke client risk and financial crime identification tool to provide timely and reliable intelligence to the executive management team within the wholesale banking business. Developed a rich contextual knowledge of wholesale banking and financial crime risks associated with large corporate, government and hedge fund sectors to develop potential modus operandi, define logical models for detection and client case selection strategies to maximise risk mitigation.

Undertook multiple roles as part of the HSBC Technology and Services Graduate Trainee programme, including; Leadership, Team Leader, Central Charges Unit, London • Led a team of 10 staff members through the transition of outsourcing the roles to Centres of Excellence while establishing process improvement initiatives and personal development sessions with the team. Strategic, Business Change Manager, London • Worked with the senior Network Leadership Team as the sole analyst to quantitatively model and evaluate the outcome of potential strategic decisions for the UK Organisational Effectiveness Programme, presenting solutions to senior Retail Banking and Wealth Management executives, assisting to shape the future structure of the UK Retail Bank. Retail Banking, Cambridge City Office • Supported local branches as management cover to ensure consistent performance throughout the area. Responsibility included ensuring operational compliance and risk management, improving team engagement and maintaining and driving excellent customer service. Project Management, Project Officer, General Banking Services and Mortgages CoE, Sheffield • Developed strategic Target Operating Models and managed stakeholder communications for the progress of General Banking Services and Mortgages CoE initiatives

Managed the sourcing and implementation of an accounting system to improve process and accommodate future business requirements. Implemented a business-wide benchmarking system, collating and interpreting business costs, staff time apportionment and company performance data. Assisted with the preparation of management accounts, budgets and performance analysis reports.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, worked under own initiative to facilitate the proposal, definition and implementation of reengineering solutions. Gathered and analysed large volumes of data while studying process excellence to formally present findings to the Board of Directors, guiding the improvement initiative throughout the company.