Glenn Abbott

Part of a team developing and supporting Composer, enabling investment wrap platforms for major UK players. GBST is one of the dominant providers in the UK, with billions of pounds invested in platforms powered by our software. Assignments have included sole responsibility for analysing impacts of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation, system wide income tax changes, production support and the full project lifecycle from new requirement gathering, design, user acceptance testing and implementation.

Client-facing and analytical role with a high level of multi-tasking. Startup financial advice company specialising in wealth management and pensions. Established ca. four hundred retail and corporate clients. Responsible for all aspects of client relationship, analysis of requirements, design of solution and implementation. In-depth regulatory knowledge of pensions, insurance and taxation. Excellent customer feedback, leading to repeat business. Positive compliance feedback about quality of work.

A variety of roles in software development in financial services, software consultancy and retail sectors. COBOL and Java. Worked in UK and South Africa. Details available upon request.

Personal Taxation Pension Funding Options Pension Income Options Mortgage Advice Financial Services, Regulations and Ethics Investment and Risk Financial Protection Retirement Planning Integrated Financial Planning