John Graves
About John Graves
John Graves serves as the Head of Product Technical & Oversight at Legal & General, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in the financial services sector, with previous roles at Fidelity International, Zurich Financial Services, and Lincoln Financial Group.
Work at Legal & General
John Graves has been serving as the Head of Product Technical & Oversight at Legal & General since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product technical aspects and ensuring regulatory compliance. Prior to this position, he worked as the Product Technical & Regulatory Manager at the same company from 2017 to 2019. His tenure at Legal & General spans a total of five years, during which he has contributed to the development and oversight of various financial products.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Before joining Legal & General, John Graves held several positions in the financial services sector. He worked at Fidelity International as a Pensions Product Manager from 2016 to 2017 and as a Proposition Analyst from 2011 to 2016. His earlier experience includes a role as a Pensions Analyst at Vertex Data Science from 2000 to 2005 and various positions at Lincoln Financial Group, including Financial Adviser and Team Leader. Additionally, he worked as an Operations Developer at Zurich Financial Services from 2005 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
John Graves studied at The Crypt Grammar School, which provided him with a foundational education that supported his career in finance. His expertise encompasses product management, regulatory compliance, and technical oversight within the financial services industry, particularly in pensions and product development.
Career Timeline
John Graves has built a diverse career in the financial services industry over several decades. He began his career at Lincoln Financial Group in 1994 and progressed through various roles, including Team Leader and Financial Adviser. He then transitioned to Zurich Financial Services and later to Vertex Data Science. His experience at Fidelity International further enhanced his skills before taking on leadership roles at Legal & General.