Empire Corporate Finance is a specialist commercial finance broker committed to offering truly independent, whole market funding solutions for all business types:- Commercial Mortgages- Property Development Finance- Business Loans- Short Term 'Bridging' Finance- Factoring- Equipment Leasing- Advice on Grant Funding/Government Enterprise Finance Guarantee SchemeHaving worked in Financial Services for the last 30 years with NatWest, I have gained a wealth… Show more Empire Corporate Finance is a specialist commercial finance broker committed to offering truly independent, whole market funding solutions for all business types:- Commercial Mortgages- Property Development Finance- Business Loans- Short Term 'Bridging' Finance- Factoring- Equipment Leasing- Advice on Grant Funding/Government Enterprise Finance Guarantee SchemeHaving worked in Financial Services for the last 30 years with NatWest, I have gained a wealth of knowledge and experience across a broad spectrum of areas. Working with Jo and the Team at Empire supporting clients is an exciting challenge for me.At Empire we are dedicated to providing an independent, professional and personal service with a commitment to the continued growth of businesses. Show less

I support the delivery of operational, conduct, regulatory and reputational risk compliance across the business to ensure: top operational risks are proactively identified and managed. Risk appetite is understood and consistently considered; an effective culture is built and embedded and good customer outcomes are consistently integrated. I assist with the delivery of reports to develop realistic and credible plans to ensure completion of targeted issues is achieved. I am a point of reference… Show more I support the delivery of operational, conduct, regulatory and reputational risk compliance across the business to ensure: top operational risks are proactively identified and managed. Risk appetite is understood and consistently considered; an effective culture is built and embedded and good customer outcomes are consistently integrated. I assist with the delivery of reports to develop realistic and credible plans to ensure completion of targeted issues is achieved. I am a point of reference across all levels ensuring a strong yet simple risk management culture is understood and maintained as a lever to deliver excellent customer service. Show less

Identification, analysis and measurement of risks across key areas supporting the implementation of strategic plans to address and manage key risk metrics and develop a proactive risk management culture regionally. Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) Foundation in Banking Risk - distinction achieved.

Led and line managed a highly successful team of Portfolio Managers supporting Relationship Managers in Commercial Banking ensuring high performance and right first time was delivered consistently at all levels/ Accredited interviewer.