Working together to
set new standards
SilverRock Bank is rooted in the bedrock of traditional banking values, yet our vision extends far beyond the traditional, as we craft innovative financial pathways to strengthen and empower our customers & partners.
Our ambition is to become the UK's premier specialist in forward flow financing and portfolio acquisitions, catering to non-bank and specialist lenders, as well as building societies. With a diverse asset base at our core, our distinctive strategy nurtures growth and fosters competitiveness, backed by a dedicated team of experts collaborating closely with our partners.
We are committed to powering lenders and providing a flourishing environment for savers. Let’s achieve more together.
Our experienced board
Simon Featherstone
Chairman
An experienced Board member with a diverse range of experience in the financial services sector spanning almost 30 years. Today, Simon holds multiple advisory positions and is Chair of Risk at Oxbury Bank, prior to which he had an executive career in the Commercial and NBL sector including as MD Business Finance at Shawbrook Bank & CEO of Bibby Financial Services.
Alan Jarman
CEO & Executive Director
Brings extensive retail and corporate banking experience across a 38 year career. Previously holding numerous executive roles in the UK, Eastern Europe and the Middle East spanning a large multi national, start-ups, mutuals and speciality lending businesses. Alan is also one of the most experienced executives in the challenger bank sector having been integral to three bank licence applications.
Andrea Hodgson
Chair Audit Committee
Highly experienced Finance executive. Currently CFO at Cambridge & Counties Bank with previous executive roles at Lloyds Bank, RBS, Bank of Scotland, and KPMG, and prior NED role at Wirral NHS Foundation Trust.
Mark Thundercliffe
Chair Risk Committee
Career Risk executive, most recently Group CRO at Virgin Money. Fellow of Chartered Institute of Credit Management. Brings extensive expertise from previous roles at HSBC, Citi, and Home Credit China. Deep experience across Corporate, Retail and Business banking.
Nigel Trout
Chair of Board Partner Committee
Brings in-depth operational, outsourcing, technology and programme management expertise. Previously Global Head of Transformation and Outsourcing at HSBC, and currently NED of NHS Resolution.
Our values
Authentic
in every aspect of our delivery, operations, and behaviour, we embody genuine standards that resonate with all we serve.
Trusted
by our community, partners, suppliers, and customers, we cultivate relationships rooted in reliability and mutual respect.
Spirited
we continually pursue innovation, ensuring our strategies and solutions are as dynamic as the markets we serve.
Our team
Veronika Lovett
Chief Commercial Officer and Deputy CEO
With 20 years of financial services expertise, Veronika has spent a decade mastering transactional intricacies in leveraged, acquisition, and asset-backed lending at NatWest. As a Co-Founder of Esme Loans Ltd, she has a demonstrated history of pioneering innovative financial products and driving both revenue and balance sheet growth.
Christopher Fox
Chief Finance Officer
Christopher is a seasoned Chief Finance Officer with an extensive 20-year background as an investment banker. His depth in financial services is rooted in advisory roles with banks and governmental bodies across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, as well as tenures at the British Business Bank and the Bank of London.
James Pearson
Chief Risk Officer
James's 26-year tenure in Retail Banking & Consumer Finance spans the UK, Canada, and the Middle East. His career commenced at Experian, Capital One, and Lloyds Bank, leading up to his role at HSBC, where he spearheaded their savings, lending, and cards business.
Lucy Hasson
Chief Operating Officer
Lucy's 20-year journey in financial services, start-ups, and professional services includes pivotal legal, operational and transformation roles at NatWest as head of the Legal Function for a core NatWest franchise and subsequently as Co-Founder and COO of Esme Loans before moving to KPMG as Head of Operations of KPMG Products. Her expertise lies in orchestrating operations, risk, legal, and digital transformation initiatives.
Ben Mitchell
Head of Product
Ben brings a wealth of experience in managing savings products, tracing back to pre-Global Financial Crisis times. His career at HSBC and Clydesdale & Yorkshire Bank laid the foundation for his roles at Allica, Leeds Building Society, and Tandem Bank, where he honed his skills in new bank development and sustainable growth strategies.
Darrin Scott-Brent
Head of Data and Information Technology
Darrin boasts over 20 years in the Financial Services & Technology sectors, with international exposure in EMEA, Asia, and the US. His broad expertise includes roles at Macquarie Group and Barclays, excelling in digital transformation, cyber security, and system design.
Richard Eager
Head of Compliance and Money Laundering Reporting Officer
Richard leverages his 20-plus years of experience across law enforcement, regulatory bodies, and the industry. His background includes significant roles at Nationwide Building Society, Masthaven Bank, FCMB UK, and consultancy for regulated firms.
Jessica Kinsalla
Head of Operations and Service Delivery
Jessica's 20-plus years in Financial Services and FinTech start-ups are marked by her specialisation in Operations and Human Resources. She has an established track record in leading operations teams to excellence in Business Processes and Business Continuity, with a focus on transformation, people strategies, and risk management.
Jeanette Baskeyfield
Head of Outsourcing and Operational Risk
Jeanette possesses two decades of experience in Financial Services. Her career at Charter Court Financial Services included setting up and managing a specialist second line of defence risk team, design and implementation of risk frameworks and the development of risk systems. She has provided risk consultancy services to Lloyds before joining SilverRock.
Patrick Lloyd-Bradley
Head of Marketing
With over two decades in brand, marketing, and digital strategy, Patrick has crafted disruptive strategies worldwide. His varied experience includes significant stints at Saatchi & Saatchi, Tesco, Ooredoo, Bank Dhofar, and hampers.com, with achievements in telecoms, eCommerce, and financial services.
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— Enhanced family pay
— Top healthcare cover
— Wellbeing support
— Hybrid and flexible working
— Competitive working packages
— Generous holiday allowance