Sarah Jones

Sarah Jones is a seasoned HR professional currently serving as a Senior Human Resources Business Partner at Optiver since January 2024. Prior to this role, Sarah was the Founding Principal and People & Culture Business Partner at Barrenjoey, where responsibilities included coverage in Banking and Markets from April 2020 to January 2024. Sarah’s background also includes positions as Vice President and Lead HR Business Partner at Barclays Investment Bank, with a focus on Credit Trading & Sales and Equity Research, and as Vice President, HR Business Partner at NatWest Markets Plc, overseeing Markets Control Functions. Sarah's career began at NatWest Markets, progressing from Analyst to Associate in Human Resources, and included an earlier role as HR Advisor at BlackBerry. Educational achievements include brain-based coaching skills training from the NeuroLeadership Institute and a Certified Organisational Coach designation from the Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership, along with a CIPD Level 7 qualification in HRM and a degree from the University of Bath.