Laura Bostock
About Laura Bostock
Laura Bostock is a Senior PMO currently working at First Derivatives in London, England. She has extensive experience in project management roles across various financial institutions, including MUFG, Barclays, and Lloyds Banking Group.
Current Role at First Derivatives
Laura Bostock currently holds the position of Senior PMO at First Derivatives, where she has been employed since 2021. Her role involves overseeing project management operations and ensuring that projects align with organizational goals. Based in London, England, she has contributed to the company's project management framework, leveraging her extensive experience in the financial services sector.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Before joining First Derivatives, Laura Bostock worked at TORI Global as a Senior PMO for five months in 2021. She also served as PMO Lead at MUFG from 2018 to 2019 and held the position of Senior PMO at the same organization from 2013 to 2016. Her earlier roles include PMO Analyst positions at Barclays and Lloyds Banking Group, where she gained foundational experience in project management.
Educational Background
Laura Bostock studied at the University of Essex, where she earned a BA (Honours) in Social Psychology and Health Related Behaviour from 2003 to 2006. During the same period, she also obtained a Bachelor's degree in Psychology with Advanced Statistics. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her analytical skills in project management.
Early Career Experience
Laura's early career includes various roles that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Linguistic Annotator at the University of Essex in 2006, and held positions as an Insurance Assistant at RSA and an Underwriting Assistant/Credit Controller at Worldwide Special Risks between 2007 and 2008. These roles helped her build a diverse skill set before transitioning into project management.
Secondary Education
Laura Bostock completed her secondary education at West Hatch High School, where she achieved GCSEs with grades A, B, B, B, B, B, B. She also attended Trinity High School in Essex. This educational background laid the groundwork for her future academic and professional pursuits.