Struan Cunningham
Vice President, Markets Technology, Investment Bank Chief Operating Office @Barclays
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President, Markets Technology, Investment Bank Chief Operating Office @Barclays
Lead delivery of the Markets Technology global risk & control programme, driving strategy, simplification, and automation initiatives across 3 regions- Manage governance for a large portfolio of technology & cyber risks, ensuring compliance with Barclays Operational Risk Framework- Designed and embedded division-wide risk escalation and KPI frameworks, improving transparency and issue-to-resolution times- Sponsor of the Simplification & Automation Working Group, achieving a 25% reduction in manual processes and measurable improvement in data integrity and engagement- Provide senior management with actionable MI on programme health, budget, workforce, and dependencies- Coach and develop a 15-member global team, fostering inclusion, clarity, and accountability across EMEA, APAC, and Americas.
EDUCATION
University of St Andrews
Master of Arts - MA, Russian and Management
University of Aberdeen
MSc, Finance
Joint Services Command & Staff College, UK Defence Academy
Intermediate Command & Staff College (Land)
The University of Edinburgh
Postgraduate Diploma, Global Development Challenges
University of Leicester
Master of Arts - MA, International Security Studies
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
Regular Officer Commissioning Course
ABOUT STRUAN CUNNINGHAM
Former British Army officer turned financial-services leader, with 18+ years’ experience driving risk transformation, governance, and operational efficiency across defence and banking sectors.Currently leading a global technology and cyber control programme at Barclays, shaping risk strategy across Markets Technology and IB COO. Known for translating complexity into clarity, delivering measurable outcomes, and building high-performing, values-driven teams under pressure.My experience sits at the intersection of operational leadership, strategic risk governance and mission-critical technology delivery. I am particularly motivated by opportunities where advanced technology, resilience, and national security converge — and I am keen to contribute this blended experience within the defence technology sector. Russian speaker.
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