Sophie Barker Taylor
About Sophie Barker Taylor
Sophie Barker Taylor is a Senior Manager in Asset & Wealth Management Consulting at Alpha FMC, specializing in technology-driven operations improvement in the financial services sector across Europe and APAC. She has a diverse background in management consulting and legal roles, with a strong focus on transformation and sustainability.
Current Role at Alpha FMC
Sophie Barker Taylor serves as the Senior Manager for Asset & Wealth Management Consulting in the APAC region at Alpha FMC. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the firm's consulting services in the financial sector. Her role involves leveraging her expertise to enhance operations and drive transformation within financial services.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Sophie has extensive experience in the financial services sector. She worked at Deloitte as a Manager from 2014 to 2017 in London and later at Synpulse Management Consulting in Singapore from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she held managerial roles at Accenture, first in Singapore from 2018 to 2019 and then in Sydney, Australia, from 2019 to 2020. Her positions involved managing change and driving operational improvements.
Educational Background
Sophie Barker Taylor has a diverse educational background. She completed her Master of Science in Carbon Management at The University of Edinburgh from 2019 to 2022. Prior to that, she earned a Legal Practice Course (LPC) in Corporate Law from The College of Law in 2010. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Kent, which she completed from 2004 to 2007. Her foundational education includes studies at Esher College from 2002 to 2004.
Legal and Early Career Experience
Sophie began her career with legal roles, including a position as a Legal Intern at Allen Crystal Reef Solicitors in 2010. She also worked as a Legal Administrator/Secretary at Moore Blatch Resolve LLP for three months in 2010. Additionally, she served as an Adjudicator at the Financial Ombudsman Service from 2011 to 2012 and as a Complaints Handler at Catlin from 2012 to 2014. These roles provided her with a solid foundation in legal and regulatory environments.
Focus on Sustainability and Technology
Sophie has a strong focus on integrating technology to improve operations within the financial services sector. She emphasizes the importance of creating a sustainable future for clients and their workforce, considering both environmental and business culture perspectives. Her expertise in harnessing technology has been pivotal in driving transformation in her roles across Europe and the APAC region.