Clare Walker

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Regional Director, Global Trade Solutions, Midlands, HSBC UK at HSBC

United Kingdom

Overview

Clare Walker is the Regional Director for Global Trade Solutions in the Midlands at HSBC UK. She leverages a diverse background, including roles in Corporate Banking and Leveraged Finance, to support mid-market and large corporate clients. Clare holds a BA in English and History from The University of Manchester.

Personality Overview

Good Listener

Consensus Builder

Appreciative

Win-win scenarios can appeal strongly to them.  Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are. They are more likely to go for proven solutions.

Topics They Care About

Midlands Manufacturing
Recently spoke at a showcase for over 50 Midlands manufacturing businesses, sharing how HSBC can help them navigate evolving market challenges.
Global Trade
As a leader in Global Trade Solutions, her focus is on helping UK businesses operate and expand their operations internationally.
Technology Sector
Previously served as the regional lead for the Tech sector and Growth Lending at HSBC, demonstrating a focus on supporting high-growth companies.

Media Appearances

HSBC UK boosts West Midlands corporate team and more appointment news. Featured in Business Live

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Work History

4-2025
Regional Director, Global Trade Solutions, Midlands, HSBC UK at HSBC
10-2021 - 4-2025
Deputy Head Corporate Banking HSBC UK - West Midlands, Regional Lead Tech Sector and Growth Lending at HSBC
11-2019 - 10-2021
Head of Corporate Banking, North & South West Midlands, HSBC UK at HSBC
8-2017 - 11-2019
Global Relationship Director, Large Corporates, HSBC UK at HSBC
6-2015 - 8-2017
Relationship Director, International Subsidiary Banking at HSBC

Education

2002 - 2005
English and History BA from The University of Manchester
2012 - 2013
Corporate Finance Technical Foundations and Regulation from The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI)

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Insights For Selling To Clare

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Summarize the key points at the end of the conversation
  • Take time to make them feel comfortable before getting to the main pitch
  • Show genuine interest in solving their problems

DONT's

  • Avoid unnecessary confrontation if it arises incidentally
  • Don’t give the impression of being unproven or risky
  • Don’t push them to make decisions very fast, let them take their time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Clare is

  • Relationship and rapport play a major role, followed by low risk and the presence of proof points.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Clare

  • They are diplomatic when the need arises; they hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Clare move?

  • They can take their time to reach decisions, even while they stay engaged and friendly.
  • Can Clare take some risk or not?

  • They are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Clare

Personality Compatibility


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