Andrew Bateman, Author at Trade Treasury Payments

Andrew is responsible for the leadership and growth of Finastra’s Lending Business Unit.
With almost 30 years in financial services, he guides global teams in modernizing technologies through technical agility, supporting customers’ growth agendas. In addition, he is committed to promoting inclusion, diversity and sustainability within the industry, and strongly advocates for workplace wellbeing and open communication.
Previously Andrew has held positions across the globe with FIS and SunGard (later acquired by FIS). Most recently he was Head of Sales for Corporates and International Banking at FIS in London. In this role he oversaw the transformation of the sales organization, driving the growth of banking, payment and treasury solutions to banks, non-financial institutions and corporations. Prior to this he led the transformation of the Capital Markets division through the creation of a centralized Technology and Services function. He also served on the boards of Virtus Partners Fund Services in Ireland and Luxembourg; a credit-based alternatives fund solution provider acquired by FIS in 2020.

Andrew has also led several key businesses for FIS including the Capital Markets buy-side division, responsible for solutions advancing FIS’s asset management, alternatives, credit, insurance and corporate customers. While living in the US, he was President, Corporate Liquidity and Bank Treasury and prior to this was President of SunGard’s Energy business.
His career in financial technology began at Rolls-Royce plc, where the implementation of a new treasury system led to a role at GIS / KPMG Information Solutions (later acquired by SunGard). Andrew’s path has seen him live and work in Asia, South America, the US, and the UK.