Metro Bank CFO James Hopkinson to step down

Metro Bank said on Friday that chief financial officer that James Hopkinson has agreed to step down with immediate effect.

He will leave the business in the first quarter after a period of handover.

Cristina Alba Ochoa has been appointed interim CFO with effect from 15 January. A search process to appoint a permanent successor has begun and an announcement will be made in due course.

The board will comprise seven members until a permanent CFO is appointed.

Chief executive Daniel Frumkin said: "On behalf of the board I'd like to thank James for his support during a pivotal time for the bank and wish him success for the future."