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Ben Murphy

Go-getter · DISC type d
City Councillor at City of London Corporation
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Ben has a 20-year career as a COO for investment banks like UBS and Merrill Lynch, focusing on regulatory reform and digital transformation. In his civic capacity, he is the Chairman of the Projects and Procurement Committee at the City of London Corporation and serves on the Police Authoritys Economic Crime Board.

A dedicated public servant since 2007, Ben is passionate about social mobility and the conservation of Epping Forest, where he was Deputy Chairman of its committee and a former Mayor. He is described by colleagues as a selfless and consummate organizer, actively promoting community volunteering.

Unique fact: Ben previously served as the Mayor of Epping Forest, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to local community leadership.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
City Councillor
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Ben shows up

Fast-Paced
Decisive
Direct & Candid

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Priorities

Topics Ben cares about

Public Procurement
As Chairman of the Projects and Procurement Committee, he is responsible for a multi-billion pound portfolio of contracts and projects for the City of London Corporation.
Environmental Policy
Deeply involved in protecting Epping Forest, he actively engages with MPs and local councils on issues like pollution, housing development, and fly-tipping to shape protective policies.
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Career

Work history

11-2017
City Councillor
City of London Corporation
1-2020 - 9-2022
IB Operation Risk Manager (Sales & Distribution)
UBS
11-2016 - 12-2019
IB Sales / Distribution COO
UBS
8-2013 - 12-2016
FX, Rates, Credit, Emerging Markets & DCM (Public Side) Sales COO
UBS
5-2019 - 9-2021
Member, Economic Crime Board
City of London Police
In the press

Media appearances

Ben Murphy, City of London Corporation's Epping Forest and Commons Committee. Featured in Guardian Series (topic page)
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Education
2000 - 2002
Education details unavailable
Epping Forest College
1995 - 2000
Education details unavailable
St. John The Baptist Church of England School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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