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Henry Aston

London

Summary

Early career professional with experience in financial regulation, public policy and stakeholder engagement. At the Bank of England, worked on supervision and engagement with firms and external auditors to ensure compliance with regulatory metrics and governance standards. Developed strong analytical skills and a keen interest in risk management and public accountability. Comfortable working with complex information, adeptly tailoring communication to diverse audiences and adapting to changing circumstances.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Tutor

University and A-Level Tutor
London
09.2025 - Current
  • Provided tutoring for students in A Level History, English Literature, Economics and Mathematics, and university level in History, Economic History, and English Literature.
  • Assisted students in developing critical thinking, structured argumentation and analytical skills.

Carer for a Relative

04.2025 - 08.2025

Supervisor Placement

Bank of England
London
09.2024 - 03.2025
  • Supported supervision of a portfolio of banks, employing judgement to identify Key Risks and areas of supervisory focus and communicating them to firms.
  • Supported colleagues in supervisory engagement with firms and external auditors on regulatory reporting, risk management and operational controls.
  • Conducted preparatory engagement work to scope a possible Memorandum of Understanding with a foreign central bank regarding supervisory equivalence.
  • Reviewed corporate Articles to identify unlawful clauses that violated regulations.

Intern

Alzheimer’s Research UK
Cambridge/London
07.2019 - 08.2019
  • Researched stakeholder engagement opportunities to increase societal impact of ARUK’s dementia and Alzheimer’s initiatives.
  • Built a database of MPs’ statements and interests related to dementia using Hansard, speeches and media reporting to rationalise engagement strategy.
  • Supported senior staff in building relationships with external stakeholders about a funding proposal.

Intern

Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners (RSHP)
London
05.2019 - 06.2019
  • Assisted the architect with onsite client engagement on landmark projects such as the LSE Centre Building.
  • Developed understanding of architectural design principles and digital modelling techniques, also gaining insights into the economics of construction and urban development.
  • Shadowed daily activities of office staff to gain understanding of scope of work.

Education

BA - History

London School of Economics and Political Science
London
01-2026

Skills

  • Bank accounting
  • Liquidity management
  • Capital management
  • Financial analysis
  • Basel framework
  • Financial markets
  • Portfolio theory

Languages and Citizenship

Chinese (Mandarin)
Intermediate
B1
French
Elementary
A2

Timeline

Tutor

University and A-Level Tutor
09.2025 - Current

Carer for a Relative

04.2025 - 08.2025

Supervisor Placement

Bank of England
09.2024 - 03.2025

Intern

Alzheimer’s Research UK
07.2019 - 08.2019

Intern

Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners (RSHP)
05.2019 - 06.2019

BA - History

London School of Economics and Political Science
Henry Aston