Ben Bridger
About Ben Bridger
Ben Bridger is the Senior Vice President - COO Operations & Controllers at Jefferies in London, with extensive experience in financial management and reporting roles at Jefferies and Morgan Stanley.
Company
Ben Bridger is currently employed at Jefferies, a multinational independent investment bank and financial services company. He holds the role of Senior Vice President, COO Operations & Controllers, a position he has occupied since 2017. Jefferies is known for its full-service investment banking, sales and trading, research, and wealth management capabilities.
Title
Ben Bridger serves as the Senior Vice President, COO Operations & Controllers at Jefferies. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing operations and financial controls for the company.
Education and Expertise
Ben Bridger studied Economic and Political Studies at the University of Exeter from 1999 to 2003, earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA). He furthered his education at The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants from 2007 to 2008. His educational background supports his expertise in financial management and political economics.
Background
Before his current role at Jefferies, Ben worked extensively at Morgan Stanley. From 2005 to 2013, he held various positions including Analyst, Associate, Manager, and Senior Manager within the PWM EMEA Management Reporting and Revenue Reporting & Analysis departments. He later transitioned to Jefferies as Vice President - International FP&A from 2013 to 2017 before advancing to his current position.
Achievements
Ben Bridger has a strong professional background spanning multiple senior roles in finance and operations. His career progression at Morgan Stanley, where he advanced from an Analyst to a Senior Manager, and later at Jefferies, showcases his expertise and experience in financial reporting, management reporting, and operational control.