Alex Richardson

Alex Richardson is a highly experienced Senior Credit Operations Analyst at IG since May 2014, specializing in client classification, credit limit requests, and KYC/AML checks for high-net-worth and institutional clients. Responsibilities include reviewing professional applications, approving bespoke margin rates, and handling complex ISA queries while executing IG's collateral management policy. Prior experience includes roles as a Credit Operations Analyst and Credit Risk Operations Controller at Rule Financial, as well as consulting and student ambassador positions at the University of Leeds. Educational qualifications encompass a Level 3 Investment Operations Certificate from The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment, an MLitt in Finance & Management from the University of St Andrews, and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from the University of Leeds, along with international exposure from Copenhagen Business School.