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Ben Clarke

Critic · DISC type C
Area Director, SME Business Banking North West, HSBC UK at HSBC
📍 Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Ben Clarke is an experienced Area Director for HSBCs SME Business Banking in the North West of England. A proactive and personable relationship director, he focuses on supporting mid-corporate businesses. He holds an MSc from Lancaster University and is a certified Chartered Banker.

He is an active member of the North West business community, hosting economic updates for clients in Manchester and celebrating local enterprise at events such as the Red Rose Awards.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Area Director, SME Business Banking North West, HSBC UK
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Ben shows up

Critic
Information Seeker
Negotiator

It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms. They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often. Unless the value is proven by data, they are unlikely to value fancy features.

Priorities

Topics Ben cares about

SME Growth
As Area Director for SME Business Banking, he works closely with ambitious businesses to support their growth in the North West.
North West Economy
Celebrates the regional business community by attending events like the Red Rose Awards and hosting economic updates for local clients.
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Career

Work history

11-2025
Area Director, SME Business Banking North West, HSBC UK
HSBC
2-2020 - 11-2025
Global Relationship Director
HSBC
6-2018 - 1-2020
Relationship Director, SME & Mid Corporate
Lloyds Bank
11-2017 - 6-2018
Relationship Manager, Real Estate
Lloyds Bank
7-2015 - 11-2017
Warwick Manufacturing Group Accredited Manufacturing Relationship Manager
Lloyds Bank
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Media appearances

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Education
2012 - 2014
Professional Diploma in Banking Practice and Management
IFS School of Finance
2008 - 2009
MSc
Lancaster University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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