Olivia Vinden

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Director of Technology & Data at Nest Pensions

United Kingdom

Overview

Olivia Vinden is the Director of Technology & Data at Nest Invest, drawing on extensive experience as the former Head of FinTech & Innovation at Alpha FMC. She has over 15 years of experience leading large-scale technology transformations within the asset and wealth management industries and holds a fintech certification from MIT.

Olivia displays a strong passion for fostering innovation within financial services. She actively mentors and supports early-stage fintech companies, notably serving as the Deputy Chair of Engine, the Investment Associations fintech accelerator, which she views as important work for the asset management industry.

She once spent six months on secondment to a blockchain startup focused on the post-trade industry.

Personality Overview

Example Seeker

Assertive

Value Driven

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.  They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation.

Topics They Care About

Fintech Innovation
As the former Head of FinTech & Innovation at Alpha FMC and a mentor for the 'Engine' accelerator, she is deeply involved in identifying and applying emerging technologies.
Asset Management Tech
Her career is centered on technology's impact on asset and wealth manager operating models, from her work at Alpha FMC to her current directorship at Nest Invest.
Data Strategy
[Predicted] Her role as Director of Technology and Data at a major pension scheme indicates a primary focus on leveraging data for operational efficiency and investment insights.

Media Appearances

Expert in Digital Transformation appointed to lead Nest Experience. Featured in Nest Pensions

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Work History

3-2026
Director of Technology & Data at Nest Pensions
4-2020 - 2-2024
Deputy Chair of Engine, Fintech Accelerator at The Investment Association
7-2018 - 4-2020
Advisory Panel Member for Velocity, FinTech Accelerator at The Investment Association
3-2018 - 3-2026
Partner, Asset & Wealth Management - UK at Alpha FMC
11-2016 - 5-2017
Blockchain POC Secondment at RISE Financial Technologies

Education

Olivia has no verified education history

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Exp : 12 Location : United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director of Technology & Data at Nest Pensions
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Insights For Selling To Olivia

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship
  • Be prepared for a lot of questions, answer them objectively
  • Persuade objectively how your product will help them achieve their goals

DONT's

  • Avoid making offhand commitments
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Olivia is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Olivia

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Olivia move?

  • They like to analyze well and then make their decisions.
  • Can Olivia take some risk or not?

  • They systematically evaluate all decisions and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Olivia

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