Richard Young

Richard Young is a seasoned finance professional with over 30 years of diverse experience in sales, product management, account relationship, and regulatory and industry affairs.

Currently, Richard Young is a pivotal figure at Bloomberg Global Data, where he plays a key role in developing industry and regulatory relationships, contributing to product development, and focusing on promoting standards like Financial Instrument Global Identifier (FIGI) and Legal Entity Identifiers (LEIs) for regulatory compliance.

In his prior role as the Head of Regulatory Affairs at SWIFT, Richard provided detailed analysis and business support in response to key financial market regulatory developments, with a strong emphasis on leveraging financial messaging standards for compliance with regulatory reporting obligations and nurturing relationships with major regulatory bodies.

Richard Young's educational background includes studies at Rutherford School, Newcastle Upon Tyne.

His extensive professional journey includes roles at renowned organizations such as Bloomberg LP, SWIFT s.c., J.P. Morgan, London Stock Exchange, and NatWest Group, showcasing his versatility and expertise across the financial industry.