Mark H.
About Mark H.
Mark H. serves as the Head of Treasury Middle Office at Starling Bank, a position he has held since 2020. He has over 27 years of experience in treasury operations across various financial institutions and has also founded NGOs focused on human trafficking and animal welfare in Thailand and India.
Work at Starling Bank
Mark H. has served as the Head of Treasury Middle Office at Starling Bank since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for managing treasury operations and ensuring effective liquidity management for the bank. His tenure at Starling Bank has been marked by a focus on enhancing treasury processes and contributing to the overall financial stability of the institution. Located in the City of London, he has been instrumental in aligning treasury strategies with the bank's growth objectives.
Previous Experience in the Financial Sector
Prior to his current role, Mark H. accumulated extensive experience in the financial sector. He worked at Nationwide Building Society for 20 years, where he held the position of Head of Treasury Operations. His earlier roles included positions at Lloyds Bank as Back Office Treasury and at Alliance & Leicester in Treasury Reconciliations & Controls. He also served as Senior Executive Treasury & Transformation at British International Investment for one year before joining Starling Bank.
Career Break and Non-Profit Work
Mark H. took a career break from 2018 to 2019, during which he focused on founding non-profit organizations in Thailand and India. His work during this period concentrated on addressing issues such as human trafficking and animal welfare. This experience reflects his commitment to social causes and his ability to lead initiatives aimed at making a positive impact in South Asia.
Achievements in Treasury Transformation
Before his career break, Mark H. successfully delivered a treasury transformation agenda for the UK's second largest lender. He played a significant role in relocating a treasury function to a multi-branch setup, which involved the recruitment of a new treasury operations team. His contributions also included being a business sponsor on various EMIR work-streams, focusing on regulatory compliance and trade reporting.
Engagement with Government and Regulatory Bodies
Mark H. has significant experience participating in UK H.M. Government Roundtable discussions and Bank of England Working Groups. His involvement in these forums highlights his expertise in treasury management and regulatory matters, as well as his commitment to engaging with key stakeholders in the financial sector.