Thomas Thain
About Thomas Thain
Thomas Thain is a Scrum Master with a background in Accounting and Financial Management, having studied at Loughborough University. He has held various roles in the financial sector, including positions at Legal & General, Barclays Investment Bank, and UBS Investment Bank.
Work at Legal & General
Thomas Thain currently serves as a Scrum Master at Legal & General, a position he has held since 2022. His role involves facilitating Agile practices and ensuring effective team collaboration. Prior to this, he worked at Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) as a Scrum Master from 2019 to 2022. During his time at LGIM, he contributed to various projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and team dynamics within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Thomas Thain earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Financial Management from Loughborough University, studying from 2006 to 2010. He also holds a Diploma in International Business from St Mary's University College, London, which he completed in 2011. Additionally, he studied International Management at The City University of New York during the same year. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his roles in finance and project management.
Background in Financial Analysis and Consulting
Thomas Thain has a diverse background in financial analysis and consulting. He began his career as a Financial Analyst at UBS Investment Bank in New York City from 2010 to 2011. He then worked as a Business Analyst in the Risk Solutions Group at Barclays Investment Bank from 2011 to 2014. His experience continued as a Margin Control and Counterparty Exposure Management Analyst at RBS from 2014 to 2016, followed by a role as a PMO Consultant at Insight Investment in 2016.
Consulting Experience at Capco
From 2017 to 2019, Thomas Thain worked as a Management Consultant at Capco. In this role, he provided strategic guidance and support to clients in the financial services sector. His expertise in Agile methodologies and project management contributed to the successful delivery of consulting projects, enhancing client operations and strategic initiatives.
Early Career as Financial Analyst
Thomas Thain's early career included a position as a Financial Analyst at IMS Health from 2008 to 2009. In this role, he was responsible for analyzing financial data and supporting decision-making processes within the organization. This experience laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in finance and consulting.