Richard Phibbs (MBA, F C Mgr, Mcmi)
About Richard Phibbs (MBA, F C Mgr, Mcmi)
Richard Phibbs is an Associate Director specializing in regulatory compliance as a Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and Money Laundering Compliance Officer (MLCO) at VISTRA in St. Peter Port, Guernsey. He has extensive experience in fund operations and a strong educational background in business administration and performing arts.
Work at VISTRA
Richard Phibbs currently serves as Associate Director - MLRO/MLCO at VISTRA, a position he has held since 2020 in St. Peter Port, Guernsey. Prior to this role, he worked as a Senior Manager and MLRO/MLCO at VISTRA for eight months in 2020. His responsibilities include overseeing regulatory compliance and managing money laundering reporting processes. His tenure at VISTRA has allowed him to leverage his extensive experience in fund operations and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Richard Phibbs earned a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Southampton, where he studied from 2015 to 2017. He also holds a BA (Hons) in Performing Arts from the University of Winchester, completed between 2003 and 2007. His expertise lies in regulatory compliance, specifically in the roles of Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and Money Laundering Compliance Officer (MLCO).
Background in Fund Operations
Richard Phibbs has a strong background in fund operations, having progressed through various roles in the financial services industry. He began his career as a Senior Operations Specialist at EI Sturdza Investment Funds, where he worked for five years from 2010 to 2015. He then served as Fund Operations Manager for one year before joining VISTRA as a Funds Senior Manager from 2016 to 2020. His experience encompasses fund administration and investment management.
Professional Experience
Richard Phibbs has accumulated extensive professional experience in the financial services sector. He worked at EI Sturdza Investment Funds from 2010 to 2016, where he held positions as Senior Operations Specialist and Fund Operations Manager. Following this, he joined VISTRA, where he served in multiple capacities, including Senior Manager and currently as Associate Director - MLRO/MLCO. His roles have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of asset management and hedge funds.