Lucy Bond, Chief of Staff at Man Group: Inside Compliance, Risk & Leadership in Global Finance

From law and financial markets to senior leadership at some of the world’s leading financial institutions — in this episode of the Imperial Investments Inside Podcast, Jamillah Thabet and Sanjay Lodha sit down with Lucy Bond, Chief of Staff in the CEO Office at Man Group, to explore compliance, risk, leadership and the skills needed to build a successful career in finance. What you’ll hear: • Lucy’s journey from studying law at LSE to building a career across financial markets, compliance and asset management. • What a career in compliance actually involves — from regulation and monitoring to financial crime, risk and business strategy. • How compliance teams manage pressure, market volatility and behavioural risks within financial institutions. • The differences between compliance in investment banking and asset management. • The qualities Lucy looks for in junior talent: curiosity, resilience, resourcefulness and collaboration and how AI and coding are changing the skills expected from future finance professionals. • How students can demonstrate initiative and differentiate themselves in a competitive graduate recruitment process. • Why building relationships and asking “Who else should I meet?” can open doors throughout your career. • Lucy’s role at Man Group, working across senior leadership, AI, strategy, people and organisational initiatives. • Why embracing new opportunities, learning from subject-matter experts and building strong professional relationships are essential for career progression. • Practical advice for students looking to enter finance and develop the skills needed to succeed in a rapidly changing industry. Whether you’re interested in investment banking, asset management, compliance, risk, sustainability or leadership, this episode provides an insightful look into the financial industry and the experiences, skills and perspectives that can shape a long-term career in finance.