Founder and CEO of new Financial Services startup technology provider. Established to provide a fully automated, digital investment and custody platform with integrated client money and asset protection and risk management.Expert in applying client money rules and regulations to business and operational strategies. Welcomes ‘start up’ challenges with proven track record of bringing new business channels to market. Entrepreneurial, Innovative, analytical, with very high standards… Show more Founder and CEO of new Financial Services startup technology provider. Established to provide a fully automated, digital investment and custody platform with integrated client money and asset protection and risk management.Expert in applying client money rules and regulations to business and operational strategies. Welcomes ‘start up’ challenges with proven track record of bringing new business channels to market. Entrepreneurial, Innovative, analytical, with very high standards and attention to detail.Over 20 years’ experience in Financial Services Operations, 15 years in Senior Management positions. Extensive experience of Centralised Investment Propositions, Wraps, Platforms, Discretionary Fund Management, Investment Operations, CASS regulations and Online Simplified Advice services. Previously held Financial Conduct Authority control functions: CF4 (Partner) and CF10A (Client Assets Operational Oversight).Ability to work with stakeholders at all levels, experienced member of Executive and Steering Committees and chairing specialist working groups regarding CASS, change management and Investment Operations. Show less

Founding member of Parmenion, responsible for the design and implementation of Operational strategy and client money and asset framework. Reporting directly to CEO.Holder of FCA control functions CF4 (2011-2017) and CF10a (2012-2017).Member of Executive Committee and Group CASS and Risk committees. Presentation to all stakeholders on CASS Compliance. Chair of numerous specialist working groups.Director and board member of Self Directed Investments and Sorbin… Show more Founding member of Parmenion, responsible for the design and implementation of Operational strategy and client money and asset framework. Reporting directly to CEO.Holder of FCA control functions CF4 (2011-2017) and CF10a (2012-2017).Member of Executive Committee and Group CASS and Risk committees. Presentation to all stakeholders on CASS Compliance. Chair of numerous specialist working groups.Director and board member of Self Directed Investments and Sorbin Systems.Successful oversight and implementation of substantial regulatory change programsOversight of annual CASS audits and FCA thematic visits (CASS and Governance)Control and oversight of client money and assets in excess of £3.5B (CASS medium firm).Team management and leadership (6 direct reports and over 90 indirect).Program Management of multiple development channels, advocate and sponsor of change management and innovation. Product lifecycle - concept through to delivery.Data analytics and extrapolation to identify trends. Creation of sophisticated management information and business intelligence reporting.Operational and business risk management. Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Lead. Show less