Stacey English
About Stacey English
Stacey English serves as the Director of Market Intelligence at Theta Lake and is an Honorary Fellow at the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance. With over 25 years of experience in financial services regulation and technology, she has held various leadership roles and is recognized as a top influencer in the RegTech sector.
Work at Theta Lake
Stacey English serves as the Director of Market Intelligence at Theta Lake, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on market trends and insights related to regulatory technology. Her experience in the financial services sector contributes to her ability to analyze and interpret complex regulatory landscapes. Prior to joining Theta Lake, she held various positions in risk management and regulatory intelligence, which further enhances her expertise in this area.
Education and Expertise
Stacey English has a robust educational background in accounting and finance. She is a Qualified Accountant and Fellow of ACCA, achieving the highest results worldwide. She studied at Oxford Brookes University, earning a First Class BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting. Additionally, she completed a course in Artificial Intelligence at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. Her qualifications also include Chartered Member status from The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment and a Financial Planning Certificate from The Chartered Insurance Institute.
Background
Stacey English has over 25 years of experience in financial services regulation and technology. She has worked in various capacities, including risk and compliance roles in global banks and insurers. Her career includes significant positions at organizations such as Thomson Reuters, where she led Regulatory Intelligence for over a decade, and Barclays, where she was Head of Governance, Reporting & Intelligence. Her extensive background has equipped her with a deep understanding of regulatory compliance and the financial services landscape.
Achievements
Stacey English has been recognized as an Onalytica Top 100 RegTech Influencer, highlighting her impact in the regulatory technology space. She has authored and co-authored significant publications, including 'Conduct and Accountability in Financial Services: A Practical Guide.' Additionally, she has founded and led industry research on the Cost of Compliance, conduct, Regtech, and Fintech. Her contributions to the field include delivering industry training in regulatory compliance and providing insights to financial services firms.
Current Roles and Contributions
In addition to her role at Theta Lake, Stacey English is an Honorary Fellow at the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance, where she has been contributing since 2020. She is also a published author with Bloomsbury Professional, focusing on conduct and accountability in financial services. Her work involves conducting global industry research and providing expert guidance on regulatory compliance, further establishing her as a thought leader in the financial services sector.