James Westerby Jones Fct
About James Westerby Jones Fct
James Westerby Jones is a Group Treasurer with extensive experience in treasury and finance roles across various organizations. He has held positions at GSK, Deloitte, Chalhoub Group, and TACCT GROUP, and currently works at Deriv in Dubai.
Current Role at Deriv
James Westerby Jones serves as the Group Treasurer at Deriv, a position he has held since 2023. He is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and works on-site. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's treasury operations, managing financial risks, and ensuring efficient cash management practices.
Previous Experience in Treasury Management
Before joining Deriv, James held various positions in treasury management. He worked at TACCT GROUP as Head of Treasury & Finance from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, he was with GSK, where he served as Manager in Global Cash Management from 2015 to 2018 and later as Manager for Global Treasury Consultancy from 2018 to 2019. His experience also includes roles at Chalhoub Group and UPS, where he contributed to treasury operations and financial analysis.
Educational Background
James studied Mathematics at the University of Hertfordshire, earning a BSc degree from 2004 to 2007. He also attended the Association of Corporate Treasurers, where he achieved the FCT designation, demonstrating his expertise in corporate treasury management.
Career Progression and Roles
James has a diverse career in finance and treasury, beginning as a Treasury Analyst at Vertu from 2012 to 2013. He then advanced to Senior Treasury Analyst at UPS from 2010 to 2012. His career includes a brief tenure at Deloitte as an Assistant Manager and Manager in 2015. He also served as Assistant Treasurer and Treasury Business Partner at Chalhoub Group between 2019 and 2022.