Ben Garfitt
About Ben Garfitt
Ben Garfitt serves as the Head of Product - Accounts at ClearBank, where he has worked since 2024. He has extensive experience in product management and business analysis, having held various roles at notable companies including Hargreaves Lansdown and Bud Systems.
Current Role at ClearBank
Ben Garfitt currently serves as the Head of Product - Accounts at ClearBank. He began this role in 2024 and has been working in a hybrid capacity from Bristol, England. His responsibilities include overseeing product development and strategy for account services, ensuring alignment with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience at ClearBank
Prior to his current position, Ben Garfitt worked at ClearBank as a Product Lead - Accounts from 2022 to 2024. He also held the role of Product Owner for a brief period in 2022. During his time at ClearBank, he contributed to the development and enhancement of account-related products.
Professional Background
Ben Garfitt has a diverse professional background in product management and business analysis. He worked at Bud Systems as Head of Product from 2017 to 2021 and at Candide as Head of Product for 7 months in 2021-2022. His earlier roles include positions at Hargreaves Lansdown and Lloyds Banking Group, where he gained extensive experience in business analysis and project coordination.
Educational Background
Ben Garfitt studied at Keele University from 2003 to 2006, where he achieved a degree in Management Science and Psychology. This educational foundation has supported his career in product management and analysis, equipping him with skills relevant to understanding both user needs and business processes.
Career Timeline
Ben Garfitt's career spans multiple roles in product management and business analysis. He began his career at Lloyds Banking Group as a Project Coordinator from 2006 to 2008. He then transitioned to various roles at Hargreaves Lansdown and FundsLibrary, before moving to Bud Systems and Candide. His extensive experience in the financial services sector has shaped his current expertise.