Time Finance strengthens its strategic governance with the appointment of new compliance manager
Leading independent specialist finance provider, Time Finance, has today announced the appointment of Claudia Ritchie as its new compliance manager. The move signals a continued investment in the lender’s robust governance framework as it accelerates its growth strategy.
Claudia joins with over eight years’ experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, and governance within the financial services sector. In her new role, she will be responsible for overseeing the company’s compliance framework, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, and strengthening internal controls and risk management practices.
Claudia brings a proven track record of developing and implementing robust compliance policies, maintaining strong relationships with regulatory bodies, and helping to foster a culture of compliance.
Most recently, Claudia held senior compliance roles at Currencycloud and ANNA Money, where she successfully led key regulatory initiatives, financial crime audits, transactional monitoring and compliance programmes.
Commenting on the appointment, James Roberts, chief financial officer of Time Finance, said: “We are delighted to welcome Claudia to Time Finance. Her expertise and leadership in compliance will be invaluable as we continue to enhance our governance framework and support the business’s growth strategy. As we scale, maintaining the highest standards of regulatory integrity remains a cornerstone of our strategy.”
On joining the business, Claudia commented: “Compliance is often seen as a barrier, but I view it as a tool that allows a business to innovate with confidence. I am thrilled to be joining the Time Finance team. I was initially drawn to its commitment to SMEs, and I look forward to further strengthening its compliance culture and ensuring it continues to meet its regulatory obligations while delivering value to its stakeholders.”
This appointment reflects Time Finance’s ongoing commitment to maintaining strong governance and regulatory standards as it continues to grow and evolve its service offering.