Chief Risk Officer (Cro)
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Sep 2021 - Present
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Chief Risk Officer (CRO) at Third Financial
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Third Financial
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@courtiers.co.uk
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Chief Risk Officer (CRO) at Third Financial
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United Kingdom
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Stuart Richards is listed as Chief Risk Officer (CRO) at Third Financial at Third Financial, based in United Kingdom. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at courtiers.co.uk and a matched LinkedIn profile for Stuart Richards.
Stuart Richards previously worked as Chief Risk Officer (CRO) at Third Financial and Head of Compliance and Risk, Courtiers Asset Management at Courtiers. Stuart Richards holds Bachelor’S Degree, Business Studies from Coventry University.
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About Stuart Richards
30 years’ experience in the institutional Asset Management industry. In depth knowledge of all areas of asset management having gained experience in investment, operations and compliance. Able to use this wide experience to efficiently and effectively manage the regulatory and operational risk oversight requirements of authorised investment firms. Spent the last eight years as head of compliance teams responsible for both the establishment of compliance functions and day-to-day governance and compliance monitoring. Co-Founding Partner of a boutique asset management company establishing its own bespoke front to back operational platform and complete regulatory and compliance infrastructure. A wealth of experience gained in establishing and running a financial services company in an ever increasing regulatory environment. 10 years as Executive Board member with specific responsibility for Compliance and Operational Risk oversight incorporating all areas of an asset management business. 6 years as Compliance Officer (CF10) and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (CF11) covering all investment, operational and regulatory compliance requirements and assumed many roles typically undertaken by a Chief Operating Officer.Previous experience as an Investment Manager running investment portfolios and analysing companies and countries primarily in emerging markets using a rigorous and robust investment process. Experience managing a variety of investment vehicles including Investment Trust, UCITS and NURS regulated investment companies and segregated mandates.
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Head Of Compliance And Risk, Courtiers Asset Management
Head of Compliance and Risk. SMF16 and SMF 17. Hired to fully improve and enhance the existing compliance function. Established a new compliance infrastructure including the effective implementation of a Compliance Monitoring Programme, Risk Management Process and robust systems and controls. Responsible for all areas of regulatory and operational risk oversight including both internal and outsourced services and chairing monthly service review meetings. Day to day management of a team of 3. Chairman of the Investment Risk Oversight Committee responsible for ensuring the implementation and monitoring of risk management of all investment funds managed by Courtiers. Member of the Senior Management Committee and participant in Board meetings ensuring the implementation of oversight and apportionment requirements.
Apr 2017 - Sep 2021
Partner
Hexam Capital Partners
Co-founding partner of HEXAM, an Emerging Markets Equity investment boutique with assets under management peaking at almost USD 2.0 billion. Initially launched as a joint venture the founding partners took control in 2010 to establish a fully independent investment firm. We created our own complete efficient front to back investment operating model incorporating front end investment management, middle and back office services and compliance infrastructure which attained ISAE3402 Assurance Standard. As Compliance Officer established HEXAM’s compliance and operational risk oversight function gaining significant experience of FCA regulations and requirements. Designed, established and maintained a full library of compliance policies and procedures, Compliance Monitoring Programme, firm and individual fund risk matrices, management information requirements and ICAAP adopting industry best standards. Provided oversight and cover for internal operational function and exercised governance over outsource providers. Investment manager responsible for stock selection and asset allocation in Global Emerging Markets equities using a rigorous and robust investment process.Specific roles included; Partner, Member of Executive and Management Boards, Compliance Officer, Money Laundering Reporting Officer, Investment Manager.
Oct 2006 - Sep 2016
Director, Emerging Markets Equity
Joined Barings in 1992 gaining a wealth of experience in a variety of back and middle office functions including portfolio reconciliations, valuations and performance measurement. Transferred to Portfolio Control where implemented investment allocation decisions across multiple global portfolios and ensured adherence to investment strategy and mandate requirements. In 1996 joined the Global Emerging Markets investment team specialising in the analysis of Emerging European countries and companies using a rigorous and robust investment process. Lead manager of Baring Emerging Europe Trust and Eastern European segregated mandates. Member of the Global Banking Sector team. 2005 winner of Bloomberg Money Global Investment Trust.
Mar 1992 - Oct 2006
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Stuart Richards education
Bachelor’S Degree, Business Studies
Coventry University
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Priory Grammar School, Shrewsbury
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Stuart Richards works for Third Financial.
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Stuart Richards is listed as Chief Risk Officer (CRO) at Third Financial at Third Financial.
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AeroLeads has found 1 work email signal at @courtiers.co.uk for Stuart Richards at Third Financial.
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Stuart Richards is based in United Kingdom while working with Third Financial.
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Stuart Richards has worked for Third Financial, Courtiers, Hexam Capital Partners, and Barings.
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Stuart Richards holds Bachelor’S Degree, Business Studies from Coventry University.
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