Ellen Surdeau
About Ellen Surdeau
Ellen Surdeau is a Compliance Assistant at Lansdowne Partners in London, England, with prior experience in editing and proofreading at Hodder Education. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Combined Honours from Durham University and has also studied law at BPP University.
Work at Lansdowne Partners
Ellen Surdeau has been employed as a Compliance Assistant at Lansdowne Partners since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. Her position involves monitoring compliance processes and assisting in the development of compliance-related documentation. She has been part of the team for three years, contributing to the firm's commitment to maintaining high standards of compliance in the financial sector.
Previous Experience at Hodder Education
Prior to her current role, Ellen Surdeau worked as a freelance editor and proofreader at Hodder Education in 2015. During her eight-month tenure in London, United Kingdom, she focused on enhancing the quality of educational materials through meticulous editing and proofreading. This experience provided her with valuable skills in attention to detail and effective communication.
Educational Background
Ellen Surdeau holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Combined Honours in Arts, with a focus on English Literature, Spanish, and French, from Durham University. She studied there from 2015 to 2019. Additionally, she completed the International Baccalaureate at the American School of Warsaw, achieving a score of 42 out of 45 from 2012 to 2014. Ellen also pursued a Graduate Diploma in Law at BPP University from 2019 to 2020, further enhancing her academic qualifications.
Internship Experience at Boyden
In 2018, Ellen Surdeau interned at Boyden in the Legal & Compliance, Human Resources & Board Practice department. This internship lasted four months and took place in the Région de Paris, France. During her time at Boyden, she gained practical experience in legal and compliance matters, which contributed to her professional development in the field.
Exchange Semester at University of Havana
Ellen Surdeau participated in an exchange semester at the University of Havana, studying at the Facultad de Artes y Letras since 2017. This experience allowed her to immerse herself in a different cultural and academic environment, furthering her education in the arts and languages.