Mark H.
About Mark H.
Mark H. serves as the Head of Treasury Middle Office at Starling Bank, bringing over three decades of experience in treasury operations across various financial institutions. He has also founded NGOs in Thailand and India, focusing on human trafficking and animal welfare during a career break from 2018 to 2019.
Work at Starling Bank
Mark H. has been serving as the Head of Treasury Middle Office at Starling Bank since 2020. In this role, he oversees the treasury operations and ensures effective management of financial resources. His responsibilities include developing strategies for treasury functions and managing risks associated with liquidity and funding. Mark's expertise in treasury operations contributes to the bank's overall financial stability and growth.
Career Background
Mark H. has extensive experience in the banking and finance sector, spanning over three decades. He began his career at Lloyds Bank as Back Office Treasury from 1991 to 1994. He then worked at Alliance & Leicester from 1995 to 1998 in Treasury Reconciliations & Controls. Following this, he spent 20 years at Nationwide Building Society as Head of Treasury Operations. He also held a position as Senior Executive Treasury & Transformation at British International Investment from 2019 to 2020.
Non-Profit Sector Involvement
During a career break from 2018 to 2019, Mark H. focused on establishing non-profit organizations in Thailand and India. His initiatives aimed to tackle issues such as human trafficking and animal welfare. This experience reflects his commitment to social causes and his ability to lead projects in challenging environments.
Achievements in Treasury Operations
Mark H. played a key role in the relocation of a Treasury function into a split site multi-branch Treasury based in London and Swindon. This project involved the recruitment of a new Treasury Operations team. He also served as a business sponsor on various EMIR work-streams, which included OTC Central Clearing and Regulatory Trade Reporting. His participation in UK H.M Government Roundtable and Bank of England Working Groups highlights his influence in the treasury sector.
Education and Expertise
Mark H. possesses significant expertise in treasury operations, risk management, and financial transformation. His educational background supports his extensive experience in the financial sector. He has developed a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and has successfully delivered a treasury transformation agenda for the UK's second largest lender prior to his career break.