Katie Buhecha
About Katie Buhecha
Katie Buhecha serves as the Head of Financial Crime at Legal & General (LGI) since 2021. She has extensive experience in financial crime management, having previously held several roles at LV= over a span of six years.
Current Role at Legal & General
Katie Buhecha serves as the Head of Financial Crime at Legal & General Insurance (LGI). She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's efforts in preventing and managing financial crime. Her role involves overseeing strategies and initiatives aimed at mitigating risks associated with financial misconduct.
Previous Experience at LV=
Before joining Legal & General, Katie Buhecha worked at LV= in various capacities. She was the Group Financial Crime Prevention Team Leader from 2013 to 2014, where she focused on developing prevention strategies. She then transitioned to the role of Intelligence and Data Services Manager (Group Financial Crime) from 2014 to 2019, managing intelligence operations for five years. Additionally, she briefly served as the Group Financial Crime Intelligence & Organised Fraud Manager in 2014.
Educational Background
Katie Buhecha studied at the University of Southampton, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. Her studies took place from 2002 to 2005, providing her with a foundation in understanding human behavior, which is relevant to her work in financial crime prevention.