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Stephen Deakin

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Managing Director - Head of Data Platforms at HSBC
📍 United Kingdom

Stephen is a Managing Director at HSBC and the Head of Data Platforms, with extensive experience in cybersecurity, technology strategy, and architecture. He previously served as a Tech Fellow at Citi and held senior roles at Lloyds and Barclays. Colleagues describe him as brilliant, inquisitive, astute, and a true master of technology, holding numerous certifications including CSyP and CISA.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Managing Director - Head of Data Platforms
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United Kingdom
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Data Platforms
His current role is Managing Director and Head of Data Platforms at HSBC, making it his primary professional focus.
Cybersecurity Strategy
Holds multiple advanced security certifications (CISSP, CRISC, CSyP) and has a background in security architecture, including post-quantum cryptography.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Managing Director - Head of Data Platforms
HSBC
2-2024 - 9-2025
Managing Director - Citi Tech Fellow - Functions Head of Architecture and Shared Services
Citi
5-2023 - 2-2024
MD - Citi Tech Fellow (2023) - Global Functions Head of Technology, Data and Security Architecture
Citi
5-2022 - 5-2023
Global Functions Head of Technology, Data and Security Architecture - Managing Director
Citi
12-2020 - 3-2022
Head of Technology Architecture and Engineering
Lloyd's
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HSBC hired a tech fellow MD from Citi to protect its data amid constant attacks. Featured in eFinancialCareers
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Education
1984 - 1988
BSc
Aston University
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