Cameron promotes Javid to Financial Secretary

Britain's Economic Secretary to the Treasury Sajid Javid speaks during a news conference about the consumer payday loan market, in London March 6, 2013. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister David Cameron appointed former banker Sajid Javid as financial secretary to the Treasury on Monday, giving him a prominent role in the government's relationship with the financial services industry. Javid, who worked for Chase Manhattan Bank and Deutsche Bank before starting his career in politics, replaces Greg Clark who becomes cities and constitution minister. Javid, the son of a Bristol bus driver, was previously economic secretary to the Treasury. The 43 year-old is considered a rising star in the Conservative Party after being elected as a member of parliament in 2010. (Reporting by Christina Fincher; editing by William Schomberg)