Shyam Raval
About Shyam Raval
Shyam Raval serves as the Lending Partnerships Lead at Starling Bank, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in the financial sector, having previously worked in various roles at RateSetter, RBS Invoice Finance, Money Advice Service, Selftrade, HSBC, and NatWest.
Work at Starling Bank
Shyam Raval serves as the Lending Partnerships Lead at Starling Bank, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing and managing lending partnerships to enhance the bank's offerings. His experience in the financial services sector contributes to his effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Prior to joining Starling Bank, Shyam Raval held several roles in the financial services industry. He worked as a Strategic Partnerships Manager at RateSetter from 2016 to 2018, where he was responsible for building partnerships. He also served as a Business Development Manager at RBS Invoice Finance for one year in 2005-2006 and as a Partnership Development Manager at Money Advice Service from 2013 to 2016.
Career Progression
Shyam Raval's career in finance includes various managerial roles. He worked as a Commercial Manager at HSBC from 2008 to 2012 and as a Portfolio Manager in Commercial Banking at NatWest from 2002 to 2005. Additionally, he was the Sales Propositions Manager at Selftrade for 11 months in 2012-2013 and the Broker Channel Lead at Esme Loans from 2018 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Shyam Raval studied Business Studies at the University of Surrey, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in business development and partnership management within the financial sector.