Ian Rea

Ian Rea has extensive experience in the financial services industry, with a focus on compliance, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Ian has held various senior roles in different organizations, including Aldermore Bank, Cabot Financial, and HSBC. Ian's responsibilities have included overseeing compliance and risk standards, providing challenge and industry insights, and acting as a liaison with regulators. Ian has also been involved in conducting risk assessments, implementing regulatory changes, and delivering projects in retail, investment, and insurance firms. Ian's career has spanned several companies, beginning with a graduate training program at Halifax and now serving as the Director of Conduct, Compliance & Financial Crime at Aldermore Bank.

Ian Rea attended South Bromsgrove High School from 1982 to 1988, where they obtained their A Levels. Following this, they studied Business Studies at Swansea University from 1988 to 1991, earning a BSC (Hons) degree.