Lucy Ellis-Keeler is the Global Compliance Officer for Business Development and Innovation at Citi, supporting the business growth in adherence with global laws rules and regulations. Prior to this role, Lucy sat on the trading floor covering Commodities in Europe Middle East and Africa , and solved cross departmental challenges and furthered people strategy in a Chief of Staff Office.
Before joining Citi in 2021, Lucy completed a graduate program at Bank of America, covering their Payments and Leasing business, and earning a certification in Regulations & Securities from the CISI. During her time at Bank of America, she started organising mentoring walks with US NGO, Vital Voices, which sparked her love for bringing together networks to inspire and empower.
Beyond her professional endeavours, Lucy is mentors students with Career Ready and the University of Bristol, and leads volunteering and donations with Smart Works who empower women into employment through interview coaching and dressing. Lucy was selected as a UN Women UK delegate for the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68) and is a One Young World Ambassador.
As co-chair of the Future Leaders Shadow Board (FLSB), together with Lauren, Lucy sets the strategic priorities for the FLSB, demonstrates leadership and oversight of the Board, and support the FLSB members in achieving their goals. Inspired by this role, Lucy is an advocate for governance, and hopes to inspire organisations of all sizes to accelerate change through youth representation. Lucy recieved the We are the City Rising Star Award in June 2024.