Zara Watters
About Zara Watters
Zara Watters is the Assistant Vice President of Markets Compliance at Jefferies in London, United Kingdom.
Current Position at Jefferies
Zara Watters currently serves as the Assistant Vice President of Markets Compliance at Jefferies. Zara has been in this role since 2021. Based in London, United Kingdom, her responsibilities include overseeing compliance matters related to market activities. With a strong focus on market regulations, Zara helps ensure the firm adheres to the required compliance standards.
Previous Roles at Jefferies
Zara Watters has a progressive career at Jefferies. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Markets Compliance Associate from 2018 to 2021. Before that, Zara started her journey at Jefferies as an intern in 2017. Her initial role as an intern allowed her to gain exposure to the financial markets sector, setting the foundation for her future roles within the company.
Internships and Early Experience
In addition to her experience at Jefferies, Zara Watters has also interned at multiple companies. In 2015, she worked as a Finance intern at Ford Motor Company for one month. The following year, in 2014, Zara completed a one-month internship at St Ives plc in London. These early internships provided her with diverse industry exposure and practical finance skills.
Education Background
Zara Watters holds a degree in Business with Finance from Cass Business School, where she studied from 2015 to 2018 and achieved First-Class honors. Prior to that, she completed her studies at Appleton College from 2013 to 2015, focusing on Maths, Physics, Business Studies, and French. Her strong educational background equipped her with the necessary skills and knowledge for a successful career in finance and compliance.