Leah Williamson
About Leah Williamson
Leah Williamson is a Compliance Manager with extensive experience in the financial sector, currently working at PrimaryBid since 2021. She has held compliance roles at CMC Markets, Barclays Investment Bank, and ADSS, and has a background in Spanish and French studies from Loughborough University.
Work at PrimaryBid
Leah Williamson has been serving as Compliance Manager at PrimaryBid since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring that the company adheres to regulatory requirements and internal policies. Her position involves overseeing compliance processes and implementing strategies to mitigate risks within the organization. PrimaryBid operates in the financial services sector, focusing on democratizing access to public equity offerings.
Previous Experience in Compliance
Before joining PrimaryBid, Leah Williamson held several compliance roles in notable financial institutions. She worked at CMC Markets as Compliance Manager from 2013 to 2019, where she managed compliance frameworks and regulatory obligations. Prior to that, she was a Compliance Officer at Barclays Investment Bank for one year, from 2012 to 2013, and at ADSS for eight months in 2010. These positions provided her with extensive experience in compliance management within the financial services industry.
Education and Expertise
Leah Williamson studied at Loughborough University, where she earned a Joint BA Hons (2:1) in Spanish & French Studies, with a focus on Politics, Economics & Society, from 1999 to 2003. She furthered her education at The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI), completing a one-year program from 2006 to 2007. This educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in compliance and regulatory affairs.
Career Timeline
Leah Williamson's career in compliance spans over a decade. She began her professional journey as a Compliance Officer at ADSS in 2010. After that, she transitioned to Barclays Investment Bank in 2012 and then to CMC Markets in 2013, where she spent six years. In 2021, she joined PrimaryBid as Compliance Manager. This timeline reflects her steady progression and commitment to the compliance field within financial services.