Luke Youlden
About Luke Youlden
Luke Youlden serves as the Group Market Risk Director at Legal & General, a position he has held since 2016. He has a background in economics and finance, with previous roles at Citi, Prudential Assurance, Aviva, and PwC.
Current Role at Legal & General
Luke Youlden serves as the Group Market Risk Director at Legal & General, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing market risk management strategies and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. His work involves analyzing market trends and assessing potential risks to the company's investment portfolio. Youlden's expertise in risk management contributes to the overall financial stability of the organization.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Prior to his current role, Luke Youlden accumulated extensive experience in the financial services sector. He worked at Citi as an Equity Derivatives Index Trader from 2006 to 2010, where he focused on trading strategies and market analysis. Following this, he joined Aviva from 2010 to 2014, where he was involved in Group ALM, focusing on hedging and complex assets. He also served as a Senior Consultant at PwC from 2014 to 2016, providing advisory services in risk management.
Educational Background
Luke Youlden studied at Loughborough University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics from 1997 to 2000. He furthered his education at the same institution, obtaining a Master of Science (MSc) in Banking and Finance from 2001 to 2002. Earlier in his academic career, he attended Coopers Company and Coborn School in Upminster, where he completed his A-levels and GCSEs from 1990 to 1997.
Short-Term Role at Prudential Assurance
In 2015, Luke Youlden undertook a short-term role at Prudential Assurance as part of an investment team on secondment. This position lasted for three months and took place in London, United Kingdom. During this time, he contributed to investment strategies and gained insights into the operations of a major insurance and investment firm.