Robert Hammond is a highly accomplished financial professional with extensive experience in global markets, securities services, and wholesale banking. He currently serves as the Global Head of Surveillance at HSBC, where he oversees the management of risk and compliance across multiple markets. With a wealth of knowledge and skills honed over decades, Hammond has held pivotal roles at renowned institutions that have helped shape his successful career path. Prior to joining HSBC, he was the Managing Director of HML-Consultancy, where he provided expert advisory to clients in capital markets, banking, and financial technology. He has also worked as the Head of Listed Rates and OTC CCP Solutions EMEA/ASIA at CME Group, Managing Director and Global Head of Markets Ex Japan at MUFG, Executive Director Head of Fixed Income Trading at WestLB, and Director Head of European Credit Products at Barclays Capital. His impressive track record also includes Vice President positions, such as European Government and Credit Trading at J.P. Morgan. Robert Hammond's mastery in finance, banking, and trading, coupled with his extensive experience, make him a seasoned veteran in the global financial services industry.