Nic Dent

Nic Dent Head of Market Engagement at Davies Technology Solutions. He is primarily responsible for customer and stakeholder interactions. These include fostering relationships and understanding customer needs across the breadth of all Davies Group’s Technology offerings, but with a particular focus on the Worksmart brand of RegTech solutions.

He leverages over 20 years of experience in compliance, risk management, and software solutions for the financial services industry. At Davies, Nic plays a pivotal role in shaping strategy, driving innovation, and delivering solutions. This is to help organisations meet regulatory obligations while achieving tangible business benefits.

Nic’s expertise spans consultancy, marketing, and product development. He spends a significant portion of his time advising clients on translating complex compliance and risk requirements into practical, technology-driven solutions. Throughout his career, Nic has worked with more than 200 clients, building deep relationships across banking, wealth management, investment, insurance, and consumer credit sectors. He began his journey in financial services before moving into software solutions, eventually joining Worksmart in 2005. Over two decades, Nic progressed through senior roles, including Director of Market Engagement. He also played a key part in transitioning Worksmart through its acquisition by Davies in 2022. Today, he continues to advance the Worksmart product suite, which retains strong brand recognition in the market.

Nic is passionate about helping firms unlock the opportunities presented by regulatory change. He is recognised as an industry commentator, speaker and thought leader across FinTech, banking, and financial services. This is to advocate for approaches that combine compliance with improved customer experience and long-term business value. His leadership style is collaborative and grounded in experience, prioritising structured planning, clear communication, and stakeholder alignment.

Committed to staying ahead of industry trends, Nic maintains close relationships with trade bodies such as the Finance and Leasing Association and the Investment Association. These partnerships provide insight into emerging regulations and market challenges, enabling Nic to deliver forward-thinking solutions.