Amanda Harvey
About Amanda Harvey
Amanda Harvey serves as the Head of Rules and Compliance at the London Stock Exchange since 2018, bringing extensive experience from various roles in finance and compliance across multiple countries.
Current Role at London Stock Exchange
Amanda Harvey has served as the Head of Rules and Compliance at the London Stock Exchange since 2018. In this role, she oversees the development and implementation of compliance policies and procedures, ensuring that the organization adheres to regulatory requirements. Her position involves working closely with various stakeholders to maintain high standards of governance and risk management within the exchange.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Amanda Harvey has extensive experience in the financial services sector. She worked at BNP Paribas as the Manager of European Equity Operations from 2001 to 2004. Prior to that, she held various roles, including Director at WestLB from 2004 to 2011 and Head of Compliance Change at Barclays from 2011 to 2013. Her career also includes positions at Wells Fargo as Project Manager for Regulatory Change and RBC Capital Markets as Director, Head of Regulatory Change - Europe.
Early Career and Audit Experience
Amanda began her career at PwC as an Audit Manager from 1989 to 1993 in New York. She then transitioned to Morgan Stanley, where she worked as an Accountant and later as Head of Prime Brokerage Middle Office. Additionally, she served as a Senior Consultant at Bossard Consultants in Switzerland for one year. These early experiences laid the foundation for her expertise in compliance and operational risk management.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Amanda Harvey studied at the University of Oxford, focusing on English Language and Literature from 1986 to 1989. She furthered her professional qualifications by studying at ICAEW from 1989 to 1993. Her educational background supports her analytical skills and understanding of regulatory frameworks in the financial industry.
Roles in Regulatory Change and Risk Management
Throughout her career, Amanda has held significant roles related to regulatory change and risk management. At Paribas, she served as Deputy to the Head of Operational Risk from 1997 to 2000. Her expertise in regulatory frameworks is further demonstrated by her role at RBC Capital Markets, where she has been the Director, Head of Regulatory Change - Europe since 2015.