Lucy Flackett Whiteside
About Lucy Flackett Whiteside
Lucy Flackett Whiteside serves as the Head of Compliance and MLRO at Lombard Odier Group in London, a position she has held since 2017. With extensive experience in compliance roles across various financial institutions, she previously worked at Rothschild and Lloyds Banking Group.
Work at Lombard Odier
Lucy Flackett Whiteside has served as the Head of Compliance and MLRO at Lombard Odier Group since 2017. In this role, she oversees compliance functions and ensures adherence to regulatory requirements within the organization. Her position is based in London, where she has contributed to the firm's compliance strategy for over seven years.
Previous Experience in Compliance
Before joining Lombard Odier, Lucy held several significant positions in compliance. She worked at Rothschild as Managing Director and Global Head of Compliance from 2001 to 2014, where she led compliance initiatives for 13 years. Additionally, she served as a Compliance Officer at Sucden Financial Limited from 1999 to 2001 and held roles at Lloyds Banking Group, including Head of Regulatory Change and Initiatives and Head of Compliance Advisory.
Education and Expertise
Lucy Flackett Whiteside studied at the University of East Anglia, where she earned a degree in Politics and Philosophy from 1994 to 1998. She also attended Thornton College from 1988 to 1992 and completed her A levels at the Royal Latin School, focusing on Maths, History, and Religious Studies from 1992 to 1994. Her educational background supports her expertise in compliance and regulatory matters.
Career Development in Financial Services
Throughout her career, Lucy has developed a strong foundation in compliance and regulatory frameworks within the financial services sector. She worked at ICAEW as a Professional Standards Officer from 1998 to 1999, which contributed to her understanding of professional standards and compliance requirements. Her diverse experience across various financial institutions has equipped her with the skills necessary for her current role.