Chad Giussani - Head, CFCC Advisory, FM Operations at Standard Chartered
How did you get into FS regulation?
Mostly by accident. I used to build regulatory products for banks, having been recruited by an old manager to build for MiFID1, and got very good at reading the rules. I joined a bank about 10 years ago and, through a series of job changes, landed in a Compliance role.
Was this your first career choice?
It's not been a choice as such, more an evolution of roles.
What were you doing before?
I used to be very technical, supporting Unix servers, main frames and so on. I then moved to a software vendor and that got me into post trade processing for banks.
What attributes do you possess that you believe have made you successful in your career?
A good memory, technical skills but also able to read and absorb regulations.
Where would you like to be in 5 years time?
I like what I do now, where I do it, and the people I work with. In 5 years maybe something changes, but this is my longest job ever and each day is a new record.
How do you plan to get there?
Dogged determination and cunning. I keep abreast of regulatory developments and if an interesting or challenging opportunity comes up, I will take it.
What qualities / qualifications do you look for when hiring staff?
Honesty. Good working knowledge of their subject matter, the confidence that brings and the ability to communicate well and influence stakeholders.
What advice would you give to a junior starting out?
Consider anything, even outside of your comfort zone. Be strategic, don't necessarily look at what a role offers now, but where it could lead to. Doing some time at a regulator does a CV the world of good.
What do you believe will be the growth areas in FS regulation over the next 18 months?
For me, the introduction of more Dodd-Frank regulation from the SEC and SFTR reporting. And changes to the many regimes I currently work with like EMIR Refit, the MiFID review, SFTR and so on...
And what about Brexit?
It's likely to create even more growth in regulatory change - be it in/out or during the transition.
Which person (or persons) has had the biggest impact on your career to date?
Roger Scantlebury (sort of invented the internet) and Andrew Muir took me under their wings for a long project in Stockholm. They introduced me to good working practice, fine food and wines (Chateau Musar) and moral fortitude. All have stuck with me.
Finally, how do you unwind when you're not in work?
Filling in surveys like this obviously. And if it's quiet at home, mountain biking in the local woods for some alone time.
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