Paul Kelly: From MFin to HSBC’s Global Head of Value Propositions

Paul’s journey

I’m a dual Australian and European Union citizen. Prior to the MFin, I completed dual Bachelor of Business Management and Bachelor of Commerce degrees from The University of Queensland, in 2008, before undertaking a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree in 2009. I was admitted to the Dean’s Honour Roll for High Achievement. I am a fully qualified Chartered Accountant, member of the Worshipful Company of International Bankers and member of the Oxford and Cambridge Club in London.

I have spent over 6 years working in financial services, management consulting and the university sector. I joined PwC in 2010 where I focused on delivering strategy and financial consulting services to the Australian banking, mining, utilities, health and government industries.

Following my completion of the Master of Finance, I joined HSBC’s Strategy Team as a Senior Business Consultant and now work as the Global Head of Sustainable Banking Finance.

I was attracted to Cambridge Judge Business School and the Cambridge MFin for 3 key reasons. First, to achieve a long-term goal of reading a degree in Cambridge and becoming part of the Cambridge collegiate community. Second, to develop advanced financial and leadership skills to empower my career progression and third, to make a transition from the Australian to the UK financial services industry by obtaining a professional role in London.

I found the MFin year to be a highly rewarding and once in a lifetime experience, leaving with advanced financial and leadership skills, a strong UK financial services network and fond memories of an exceptional year in Cambridge.