Ed Prendergast is a seasoned professional currently serving as a Senior Associate at HSBC Innovation Banking, where responsibilities include deal execution and portfolio management in the Fintech Venture Debt team. Prior to this role, Ed Prendergast worked at NatWest Group in several capacities, including API Growth Manager, Digital Innovation Manager, and in Structured Finance, focusing on customer origination and transaction execution. Previous experiences include positions at Coutts and Esme Loans, where Ed Prendergast led pricing, capital management, and digital transformation projects. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Economics and Management from the University of St Andrews and an Advanced Diploma in Banking and Leadership in a Digital Age from The Chartered Banker Institute. Ed Prendergast also has early career experience through various internships across multiple firms.