Richard Pickering

Richard Pickering is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in finance, strategy, and operations. Currently serving as Head of People, Strategy & Finance at Flock Homes since April 2025, Richard has a strong background that includes roles such as Chief of Staff and Director of Business Operations & Strategy at Varo Bank, as well as Finance, Strategy and Business Operations Manager at Wealthfront. Earlier positions include Investment Analyst roles at HSBC and Nevsky Capital, and Equity Research Analyst at Citi. Richard's educational background includes a BA in Russian Language and Literature from the University of Oxford and an MBA from IMD.