Richard Blakemore

Richard Blakemore has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Richard currently serves as a Compliance Analyst at ANNA Money since January 2022. Prior to this, they worked as an Operations Specialist Analyst at Morgan Stanley from April 2021 to January 2022. Richard also held the role of Service Delivery Oversight Analyst at Barclays UK from April 2020 to April 2021.

Before joining Barclays, Richard worked as a Data Gatherer at Clydesdale & Yorkshire Banking Group from December 2019 to February 2020. Richard gained significant experience as a Senior Customer Services & Operations Executive at Jaja Finance Ltd., a fintech start-up, where they managed fraud prevention activities, collaborated on payments monitoring, and achieved high levels of customer satisfaction from August 2018 to August 2019.

Richard's earlier roles include working as a Client On-boarding/Service Desk Analyst at OPEN BANKING from January 2017 to January 2018, a Senior Underwriter at Barclaycard from April 2010 to December 2016, and a Senior Customer Service Representative at BNY Mellon from May 2008 to March 2010.

Richard began their career as a Trade Execution Officer, Associate at Brown Brothers Harriman from August 2007 to May 2008, where they improved efficiency, resolved trade issues, and developed networks with external traders and brokers. Prior to that, they were a Client Service Officer at Citi from January 2005 to August 2007, where they resolved custody-related queries, ensured timely settlement of trading activity, and identified and escalated risk topics.

Richard Blakemore has accumulated a wealth of experience in various roles, demonstrating proficiency in compliance, operations, customer service, risk management, and financial analysis.

Richard Blakemore attended Abersychan Comprehensive School from 1989 to 1994. Richard then pursued their A Levels in Business Studies & Geography at Gwent Tertiary College from 1994 to 1996. Apart from their formal education, Richard Blakemore also obtained the Investment Advice Qualification from the Securities Institute, although the specific month and year of obtaining this certification are unknown.