Frederic Laurent
About Frederic Laurent
Frederic Laurent serves as the Head of Technology and Outsourcing at Starling Bank, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in the financial software industry, having worked in various roles at Alfa Financial Software for nearly a decade.
Work at Starling Bank
Frederic Laurent has been serving as the Head of Technology and Outsourcing at Starling Bank since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing technology initiatives and managing outsourcing strategies to enhance operational efficiency. His experience in technology management contributes to the bank's innovative approach in the financial services sector.
Previous Experience at Alfa Financial Software
Frederic Laurent held multiple roles at Alfa Financial Software from 2006 to 2019. He began as a Consultant and progressed to positions including Manager, Sales Manager, Solution Architect, Project Manager, and Associate Director. His tenure at Alfa Financial Software spanned various locations, including London, Helsinki, and Dublin, where he contributed to project management and solution architecture.
Educational Background
Frederic Laurent has a diverse educational background. He studied at École Polytechnique, where he earned an Ingénieur de l’Ecole Polytechnique in Physics from 2002 to 2005. He also completed an MSC in Bioengineering at Imperial College London in 2006. Additionally, he obtained a Professional Diploma in Financial Services Management from The London Institute of Banking & Finance between 2009 and 2011, and a Level 4 Diploma from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust from 2014 to 2017.
Consulting Experience
Before his roles at Alfa Financial Software, Frederic Laurent worked as a Consultant at SunGard Financial Systems for 11 months in 2010 in the Paris region. He also served as a Consultant at Alfa from 2006 to 2010, where he gained valuable experience in the financial technology sector.