Richard is responsible for underwriting transactions for both new and established clients, with a focus on trade finance and portfolio business. In addition to his underwriting responsibilities, Richard assists the Division President with managing, researching and reporting on Sovereign’s exposures and counterparty limits.

Richard joined Sovereign in 2014 after graduating with a first-class degree in Political Science from the University of Birmingham, England. He has a postgraduate certificate in Project Finance from Middlesex University and a master’s degree in Finance and Economic Policy from SOAS, University of London.

He currently works alongside Matthew Rego and Sophie Demeyer in London.