Nicola Barrett
About Nicola Barrett
Nicola Barrett serves as the Chief Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer for Hidden Road in the UK, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in compliance and legal roles, including previous positions at Barclays, Linklaters, and Citi.
Current Role at Hidden Road
Nicola Barrett serves as the Chief Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer for the UK at Hidden Road. In this role, she provides legal regulatory advice and is responsible for designing and developing systems and processes to ensure regulatory compliance within the UK operations. She has held this position since 2022.
Previous Experience at Barclays
Before joining Hidden Road, Nicola Barrett worked at Barclays as Vice President from 2017 to 2022. During her five years at Barclays, she gained extensive experience in compliance and regulatory matters, contributing to the bank's adherence to financial regulations.
Legal Background and Training
Nicola Barrett began her legal career as a Trainee Solicitor at Linklaters from 2012 to 2014. She then progressed to an Associate role at the same firm, where she worked from 2014 to 2017. In 2016, she also served as a Secondee Solicitor at Citi for nine months, further enhancing her legal expertise.
Educational Qualifications
Nicola Barrett studied at the University of Cambridge, specializing in cognitive neuroscience and achieving a Pre-clinical medicine qualification from 2004 to 2008. She also attended The College of Law, where she earned her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from 2010 to 2012.
Professional Certifications
Nicola Barrett holds the CAMS certification, which is a globally recognized credential for professionals in the field of anti-money laundering. This certification underscores her expertise in compliance and regulatory frameworks.