Lucia Chaves
About Lucia Chaves
Lucia Chaves serves as the Managing Counsel at Starling Bank, where she has worked since 2021. She specializes in business and transactional banking and has a strong background in product launches and international expansions.
Work at Starling Bank
Lucia Chaves has been serving as Managing Counsel at Starling Bank since 2021. In this role, she oversees legal matters related to the bank's operations in the London area. Prior to her current position, she worked as Senior Legal Counsel at Starling Bank from 2020 to 2022. During her tenure, she gained experience in handling product launches and international expansions within the banking sector.
Education and Expertise
Lucia Chaves holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). She also earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. Her academic background supports her specialization in business and transactional banking, lending, portfolio acquisitions, and treasury matters.
Background
Before joining Starling Bank, Lucia Chaves worked at JPMorgan Chase & Co. as Vice President & Assistant General Counsel from 2011 to 2019. Her experience at a major financial institution contributed to her extensive knowledge in the banking sector, particularly in legal and compliance aspects.
Language Proficiency
Lucia Chaves possesses a working knowledge of French, in addition to being fluent in English and Spanish. This multilingual capability enhances her effectiveness in international banking operations and legal matters.