Lawrence Freeborn
About Lawrence Freeborn
Lawrence Freeborn is a Lead Analyst specializing in Consumer and SME Payments and Trade at SWIFT, where he has worked since 2022. He has held various analytical roles in the financial sector, including positions at Finastra and IDC, accumulating over a decade of experience in market intelligence and research.
Current Role at SWIFT
Lawrence Freeborn serves as the Lead Analyst for Consumer & SME Payments and Trade at SWIFT. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the organization's focus on enhancing payment solutions for consumers and small to medium enterprises. His role involves analyzing market trends and providing insights that inform strategic decisions within the payments sector.
Previous Experience at Finastra
Prior to his current role, Lawrence Freeborn worked at Finastra from 2020 to 2022 as the Market Intelligence Manager. In this capacity, he was responsible for gathering and analyzing market data to support business strategies. He also served as a Competitive Intelligence Analyst at Finastra from 2018 to 2020, where he focused on understanding competitive dynamics in the financial technology landscape.
Career at IBS Intelligence
Lawrence Freeborn began his career at IBS Intelligence, where he worked for a total of six years. He served as a Reporter from 2008 to 2012, covering various topics in the financial sector. He then progressed to the role of Deputy Editor from 2013 to 2015, where he contributed to editorial decisions and content development.
Experience at IDC
Lawrence Freeborn's tenure at IDC included roles focused on European banking. He worked as a Senior Research Analyst from 2015 to 2016, followed by a position as Research Manager from 2016 to 2018. In these roles, he conducted in-depth research and analysis on banking trends and provided insights to clients in the financial services industry.
Early Career in Journalism
Lawrence Freeborn started his professional journey in journalism as an Infrastructure Reporter at Infrastructure Journal from 2012 to 2013. This role involved reporting on infrastructure projects and developments, providing him with foundational experience in the field of financial reporting.