Stef Coppola
About Stef Coppola
Stef Coppola serves as Senior Legal Counsel at iSAM, a position he has held since 2022. He has a diverse background in finance and law, with previous roles at Henderson Global Investors and extensive academic qualifications from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and BPP Law School.
Work at iSAM
Stef Coppola has been serving as Senior Legal Counsel at iSAM since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for providing legal guidance and support within the organization. Prior to her current position, she worked as Legal Counsel at iSAM starting in 2017. Her tenure at iSAM spans a total of seven years, during which she has contributed to various legal matters and initiatives within the company, located on Baker Street in London, UK.
Education and Expertise
Stef Coppola holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, which she completed from 1991 to 1994. She furthered her education with an Honours in Management Accounting and Finance (CIMA) from the same university in 1995. Stef also studied law at BPP Law School, where she earned a Graduate Diploma in Law from 2009 to 2011 and completed the Legal Practice Course from 2011 to 2013. This combination of commerce and legal education underpins her expertise in legal counsel.
Background
Before joining iSAM, Stef Coppola worked at Henderson Global Investors in various roles. She served as Derivatives Operations Manager from 2005 to 2011 and later as Counterparty Co-ordinator Manager from 2011 to 2014. Both positions were based in London, United Kingdom, and provided her with extensive experience in operations and management within the financial services sector.
Career Progression
Stef Coppola's career has evolved through various roles in the financial and legal sectors. After her initial experience at Henderson Global Investors, she transitioned to legal roles, ultimately leading to her current position at iSAM. Her career reflects a blend of operational management and legal expertise, enabling her to navigate complex legal frameworks within the financial industry.