Christopher Read Email & Phone Number

Skilled and experienced Internal Audit, Pensions and Compliance specialist. Chartered Accountant. Group Audit Manager with Zurich Insurance. With the FCA from 2008 to 2022, working on multi-firm projects, firm supervision and internal audit. This included projects relating to Fair Treatment of Long-Standing Customers in the LIfe Insurance Sector, Fair Treatment of With-Profits Customers and Outsourcing in the Life Insurance Sector. Previously worked in Internal and External audit, mainly for Aon, Anglo American and Deloitte. Main areas of expertise relate to internal audit, financial regulation (particularly of life insurance and pensions firms) and accountancy.Enthusiastic with more than 25 years of experience. Secures team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organisation. Shares regulatory and accounting knowledge to achieve results.Key skills include:• Leadership of large and complex multi-firm and multi-disciplinary projects.• Drafting FCA publications, industry guidance and papers for internal FCA and LPFA committees• Extensive knowledge of Consumer Investments products and the FCA Handbook.• Strong accountancy knowledge• Understanding of actuarial approach to pension fund valuation• Good analytical and communication skills• Internal and External stakeholder management • Providing coaching, training and information in relation to complex technical issues