Back to alumni
James
- School
- Ely College
- Employer
- Tideway Investment Partners LLP
- Job Title
- Chief Compliance Officer
- Qualifications
- GCSE's
- x9 Financial Services Examinations
Profile
Joined Barclays Bank after leaving school and worked there for 3 years.
Played semi-professional football from age 16/17 and signed by Millwall FC and became a full-time Professional Footballer and later returned to semi-professional before ending playing career at 30 due to injury.
Worked in Financial Services and joined a Compliance Department in 2003.
Worked and studied further examinations in my 30s and now hold an FCA regulated role acting as Head of Compliance for a Wealth and Portfolio Manager in London.
Advice to Students
Your path in life isn't determined by your schooling - work hard and opportunities can happen.