Cordelia Kafetz

Director of Financial Risk at Starling Bank, Non Executive Director, Women in Fintech Powerlist 2023, 2020, Standout 35 in 2018

Cordelia Kafetz is a prominent figure in the financial sector with extensive experience in risk management and financial regulation. She currently holds the position of Director of Financial Risk at Starling Bank, a role she has been in since joining the company in 2021.1

Professional Background

Cordelia brings over 15 years of experience in regulation and policy making to her current role. Before joining Starling Bank, she worked at the Bank of England (BoE) where she:

Designed policies to increase competition in the financial sector
Developed FinTech regulation
Supervised banks and building societies during the 2008 financial crisis1

Current Roles

Director of Financial Risk at Starling Bank: In this role, Cordelia oversees the management of financial risks across the bank's operations.1 2
Non-Executive Director at Fleet Mortgages: Cordelia was appointed to this position on November 24, 2022.5 This appointment came after Starling Bank acquired Fleet Mortgages in 2021.1

Achievements and Recognition

Cordelia has been recognized for her contributions to the financial technology sector:

Named in the Women in Fintech Powerlist in 2020 and 2023
Included in the Standout 35 list in 20182 3

Education

Cordelia holds a BSc (Hons) in Economics with First Class Honours.4

At Starling Bank, Cordelia values the evolving nature of her role and the company's openness to new ideas. She appreciates the collaborative environment and the opportunity to work with smart, motivated individuals who are committed to doing the right thing.1