Cate (Catriona) Kemp
About Cate (Catriona) Kemp
Catriona Kemp serves as the Acting Chief Risk Officer at SWIFT and has over 25 years of experience in payment, compliance, and risk management. She previously held various leadership roles at Lloyds Banking Group and SWIFT, and is an advocate for inclusion in the finance sector.
Current Role at SWIFT
Cate Kemp currently serves as the Acting Chief Risk Officer at SWIFT, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing risk management strategies and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Her leadership is focused on enhancing the organization's risk framework and promoting a culture of risk awareness across the company.
Previous Experience at SWIFT
Cate Kemp has held multiple roles at SWIFT, including Head of UK Ireland and Nordics from 2018 to 2019 and Chief Customer Experience Officer from 2019 to 2020. During her tenure, she focused on improving customer engagement and service delivery, contributing to the organization's commitment to customer-centric solutions in the payments industry.
Career at Lloyds Banking Group
Cate Kemp worked at Lloyds Banking Group for a decade, serving in various capacities including Deputy Managing Director for Global Payments and Global Transaction Compliance Director. Her work involved managing compliance and risk management services, ensuring that the bank adhered to regulatory requirements while delivering effective payment solutions.
Educational Background
Cate Kemp has a solid educational foundation in business and finance. She earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Henley Business School, studying from 2003 to 2006. Additionally, she completed a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business and Finance at Teesside University from 1985 to 1987. She also attended Magdalen College School in Brackley.
Professional Affiliations and Contributions
Cate Kemp is actively involved in various professional organizations. She is a past board member of Women in Finance and currently participates in the Women in Payments group. Additionally, she chairs the Cornhill Club in the City of London, where she promotes networking and collaboration among finance professionals.