James Kelly, former managing director at Goldman Sachs and UBS, has joined the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as part-time adviser in the wholesale banking and investment management division within Supervision.
In his new role, Kelly will advise the team on supervisory strategy and bring to bear his knowledge of the investment banking sector.
Clive Adamson, director of supervision at the FCA, said: “It’s vital that we continue to appoint individuals with sector specific expertise into the FCA, and James has that in spades. His knowledge of the market and strategic insight will be hugely valuable.
“This is the latest high-profile addition to the supervisory team at the FCA and I’m sure it will be welcomed by the industry.”
Kelly will start his new role immediately and report to Will Amos, director of the FCA’s wholesale banking and investment management division.
James Kelly said: “The investment banking sector continues to experience considerable change, especially with regards to regulation. I’m looking forward to sharing my experience with Clive, Will and the rest of the team.”
At Goldman Sachs, James Kelly was managing director of derivatives cross product sales while at UBS he was managing director of risk management products.
Former Goldman Sachs MD to Join the U.K. Regulator’s Supervisory Team
James Kelly, former managing director at Goldman Sachs and UBS, has joined the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as part-time adviser in the wholesale banking and investment management division within Supervision.
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