Julien H  

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Chief Risk & Compliance Officer - Fennech LTD

Bio

Julien Haye is an accomplished Chief Risk Officer and Commercially Astute Risk Expert, known for his expertise in risk management, asset management and banking, and his dedication to servant leadership. As an Award-Winning LGBT Role Model, Julien is committed to nurturing inclusive, risk-aware, and high-performing cultures in the workplace.

With over 23 years of experience in the financial services industry, Julien has held various leadership roles, ranging from front-office trader to Chief Risk Officer and transformation leader. He has a unique blend of experience in advising firms on how to strategically align their risk and compliance functions to drive business success while enhancing efficiency and effectiveness. He recently decided to pivot and launch his own risk consultancy and advisory practice.

Julien has a passion for mentoring and has been actively involved in mentoring emerging leaders through programs such as the 30% Club, INvolve, LGBT Great, and other internal mentoring initiatives. He believes that mentoring is about empowering individuals to achieve their personal and professional goals and transforming obstacles into strengths.

On top of his work in risk management and mentoring, Julien is also a sought-after advisor on risk and compliance transformation, helping organisations to establish and to embed effective risk management capabilities, governance, and regulatory compliance. He also provides strategic guidance on developing innovative risk and compliance solutions, business growth, and acquisitions with a keen focus on risk, compliance, and governance.

As a committed advocate for diversity and inclusion, Julien has successfully fostered inclusive cultures in the firms he has worked for, leading to notable achievements such as Fidelity International's ranking of 14 in the top 100 UK Stonewall Equality Index in 2023. He also actively supports non-profit organisations in their strategic initiatives related to risk and diversity/inclusion.

In addition to his professional achievements, Julien is a public speaker and writer, sharing his insights and perspectives on risk management, leadership, and diversity/inclusion in various forums and on social medias.