Frédéric Laurent
About Frédéric Laurent
Frédéric Laurent serves as the Deputy CIO at Starling Bank, a position he has held since 2023. He has a diverse background in technology and finance, with previous roles at Alfa Financial Software and SunGard Financial Systems, and an extensive educational history in engineering and finance.
Work at Starling Bank
Frédéric Laurent currently serves as the Deputy CIO at Starling Bank, a position he has held since 2023. Prior to this role, he was the Head of Technology and Outsourcing at the same organization from 2019 to 2023. His experience at Starling Bank encompasses leadership in technology management and strategic outsourcing initiatives, contributing to the bank's operational efficiency and technological advancement.
Previous Experience at Alfa Financial Software
Frédéric Laurent has extensive experience at Alfa Financial Software, where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Consultant from 2006 to 2010 in London, followed by positions as a Solution Architect from 2015 to 2016 in the Helsinki Area, and as an Associate Director from 2017 to 2019 in Dublin. Additionally, he served as a Project Manager from 2016 to 2018, further enhancing his expertise in financial software solutions.
Educational Background
Frédéric Laurent has a strong educational foundation. He studied at École Polytechnique, where he earned an Ingénieur de l’Ecole Polytechnique in Physics from 2002 to 2005. He also holds an MSC in Bioengineering from Imperial College London, completed in 2006. Furthering his education, he achieved a Professional Diploma in Financial Services Management from LIBF between 2009 and 2011, and a Level 4 Diploma from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust from 2014 to 2017.
Consulting Experience
Frédéric Laurent has worked as a Consultant at SunGard Financial Systems in 2010 for 11 months in the Paris region. His consulting experience spans various roles and locations, providing him with a diverse skill set in financial services and technology solutions.