Frédéric Laurent
About Frédéric Laurent
Frédéric Laurent is the Deputy CIO at Starling Bank, a position he has held since 2023. He has extensive experience in the financial technology sector, having worked in various roles at Alfa Financial Software and SunGard Financial Systems.
Current Role at Starling Bank
Frédéric Laurent serves as the Deputy CIO at Starling Bank, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the bank's technology strategy and implementation. His experience in the financial technology sector contributes to the bank's innovative approach to banking services.
Previous Experience at Alfa Financial Software
Frédéric Laurent worked at Alfa Financial Software in various capacities from 2015 to 2019. He began as a Solution Architect in Helsinki, Finland, for one year, followed by a role as Project Manager in County Dublin, Ireland, from 2016 to 2018. He then advanced to Associate Director in Dublin, serving from 2017 to 2019. His tenure at Alfa Financial Software provided him with extensive experience in project management and solution architecture.
Professional Background in Financial Services
Prior to his roles at Alfa Financial Software, Frédéric Laurent worked as a Consultant at SunGard Financial Systems in 2010 for 11 months in the Paris region of France. He also served as a Consultant at Alfa from 2006 to 2010 in London, UK. These positions allowed him to develop a strong foundation in financial services consulting.
Educational Background
Frédéric Laurent holds a degree from École Polytechnique, where he studied Generalist subjects including physics, mathematics, and computer science, earning the title of Ingénieur de l’Ecole Polytechnique from 2002 to 2005. He furthered his education at Imperial College London, obtaining an MSc in Bioengineering in 2006. Additionally, he completed a Professional Diploma in Financial Services Management from LIBF between 2009 and 2011, and a Level 4 Diploma from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust from 2014 to 2017.