Cordelia Kafetz is an accomplished economist and finance expert with extensive experience in the banking industry. She graduated with a First Class Honours degree in Economics from the University of Bristol before joining the Financial Services Authority and later the Bank of England. At the Bank of England, she held several leadership positions, including Head of Fintech Hub, Senior Manager of the Future of Money Team, and Head of Payments Policy. In her current role as Head of Financial Risk at Starling Bank, Kaftez is responsible for overseeing the company's financial risk management strategy. With her diverse background and deep industry knowledge, Kafetz is well-versed in policymaking, financial risk management, banking supervision, and fintech innovation.