Tracey McDermott has worked as acting head of the UK regulatory agency and is now a partner at Standard Chartered.
In 2015, Tracey McDermott, who took over as acting head of the Financial Conduct Authority, became the first female to hold the top job at the UK's markets watchdog.
She remains one of the most influential voices shaping the future of City regulation, as she is the head of conduct, financial crime and compliance at Standard Chartered and part of the Bank of England's central bank digital currency engagement forum.
Financial News will reveal this year's 100 Most influential women in finance on October 16 and will showcase the careers of some notable city women in the build up to launch. In the interview, we asked McDermott some questions on her success and what she would tell others looking to emulate her accomplishments in finance.
As a lawyer, I started my career as a private practice, and moving to the regulatory agency in 2001 was a pivotal career moment.
The former chair of the Financial Services Authority, Callum McCarthy, was appointed to the position. He utilized a great sense of humanity and humility, and he could always see the heart of the problem as quickly as possible.
He always put people first and demonstrated genuine humanity and caring for colleagues at all levels.
What advice would you give to women in the city, if you were going to live in a city?
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