Tanya Farnell

Dynamic and results-driven finance professional with over two decades of expertise in hedge fund onboarding, prime brokerage, and transition management across APAC and EMEA. Demonstrated success in managing complex client integrations, delivering tailored operational solutions, and driving regulatory-aligned change in high pressure environments. Adept at leading global teams, collaborating cross-functionally, and building lasting client relationships.

Executive Director, Head of Transition Management APAC & EMEA Morgan Stanley Fund Services Nov 2018 - Present • London 

• Lead strategic onboarding and transitions for hedge fund start-ups and conversions across APAC and EMEA. 
• Manage a global team across multiple regions, ensuring alignment on goals and timelines. 
• Act as consultative lead and relationship manager for hedge fund clients, working directly with C-Suite executives. 
• Oversee end-to-end vendor relationships, ensuring quality and timely deliverables. 
• Coordinate across legal, compliance, operations, and technology teams to streamline fund launches.
• Deliver timely, risk-mitigated onboarding aligned to internal control frameworks and regulatory expectations. 
• Continuously improve onboarding efficiency by identifying operational enhancements and driving change initiatives. 

Vice President, Prime Services Client Integration Barclays Capital Apr 2011 - Oct 2018 • London 

• Managed onboarding of multi-asset hedge funds and OTC clearing clients to the Prime Services platform. 
• Acted as point-of-contact for clients from C-suite to operational leads during integration. 
• Project-managed cross-functional teams to deliver within tight deadlines. 
• Negotiated trading documentation (ISDAs, CSAs, MCAs, PBAs) across Europe. 
• Provided strategic counsel on regulatory impact and implementation. 

Executive Director, Prime Brokerage – Reporting & Technology Consulting Team Goldman Sachs Oct 2004 - Jun 2009 • London 

• Developed and marketed GS’s portfolio management and risk tools to hedge fund clients across Europe and Asia. 
• Delivered training to PMs, COOs, and CFOs on accounting, risk, and P&L analysis. 
• Directed full-cycle client projects, from strategic scoping to post-implementation review. 

Financial Analyst Program Goldman Sachs Jul 2001 - Sep 2004 • London

MSc (Econ), International Management & E-Commerce University of Wales Sep 2000 - Jun 2001 

BSc (Econ), Business Studies – 2:1 University of Wales Sep 1997 - Jun 2000