Olivia Vinden
About Olivia Vinden
Olivia Vinden is a Partner and Head of Technology Services at Alpha FMC in the UK, with over 15 years of experience in the financial services sector. She has held various leadership roles, including significant positions at RISE Financial Technologies and The Investment Association, and has a strong focus on emerging technology and transformation within asset and wealth management.
Current Role at Alpha FMC
Olivia Vinden currently serves as Partner and Head of Technology Services at Alpha FMC in the UK. She has held this position since 2023, contributing to the firm's strategic direction and technological advancements. In her role, she leads initiatives focused on innovation and the integration of emerging technologies within asset and wealth management. Olivia's leadership is pivotal in shaping the firm's approach to technology services, enhancing operational efficiency and client engagement.
Previous Experience at Alpha FMC
Olivia Vinden has a significant history with Alpha FMC, where she worked from 2016 to 2023. Initially, she served as Director from 2016 to 2018, followed by a role as Partner in Asset & Wealth Management until 2023. Throughout her tenure, she held various internal roles, including recruitment lead, head of communications and PR, and ethnic and cultural diversity sponsor. She played a crucial role in the company's transformation into an AIM-listed business through two private equity transactions.
Background in Financial Services
Olivia Vinden has over 15 years of experience in the financial services sector, specializing in large strategic change programs within investment management. She began her career at Accenture as a Consultant from 2005 to 2007. Olivia has also worked at RISE Financial Technologies as a Blockchain POC Secondment and served as Deputy Chair of Engine, a Fintech Accelerator at The Investment Association from 2020 to 2024.
Education and Certifications
Olivia Vinden holds a certificate in FinTech from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). This educational background complements her extensive professional experience in defining and implementing solutions across front, middle, and back office operations, as well as client reporting and performance measurement.
Leadership in FinTech and Innovation
Olivia leads the FinTech & Innovation practice at Alpha FMC, focusing on the impact of emerging technologies on asset and wealth management operating models. She has been actively involved in client forums on innovation and has served as an Advisory Panel Member for Velocity, a FinTech Accelerator at The Investment Association from 2018 to 2020. Her leadership in these areas underscores her commitment to advancing the financial services industry through technology.