David Probert Email & Phone Number

Edinburgh, Gb

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

I lead the Compliance and Data Protection team for Experian's EMAP region, which spans nearly 20 markets across Europe (ex-UK&I), the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific. Between us, we help to ensure that we fulfill our many and varied Compliance and Data Protection-related obligations, whether regulatory or internal. We work closely with stakeholders across Experian's global Compliance, Legal, Risk Management, Security, Business Continuity and M&A communities, while supporting first-line colleagues throughout our markets to deliver exceptional data, analytics and insight to retail consumers and B2B clients right across the spectrum.

Dundee, United Kingdom

I was responsible for developing, implementing and overseeing the Risk and Compliance framework across the DC Thomson group, helping colleagues across all of our businesses and brands to identify, assess and manage their risks effectively. I provided high-quality assurance for Group executives and our Board so we could protect our customers, colleagues and partners from harm. I was also our subject matter expert on Data Protection and acted as our Group Data Protection Officer, leading on Group-wide initiatives in this space.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

As Head of Compliance (FCA-approved as SMF16), my role was to oversee the Society's compliance with key financial services regulations, ensuring we met regulatory expectations and upheld high standards of conduct at all times. Reporting directly to the Society's Chief Executive, I advised Board and Executives on current and upcoming regulations affecting the business, led regulatory change activity, delivered risk-based assurance and guided our relationship with our internal audit partners. I was also the Society's Data Protection Officer (DPO) and still hold the International Association of Privacy Professionals' CIPP/E and CIPM certifications, enabling me to advise and train colleagues and engage with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

As a senior member of the Compliance function, my role was to provide regulatory, conduct and data protection advice primarily to executive and senior management on matters such as major change programmes, remediation projects and significant regulatory developments including PAD and PSD2. I gained experience in crisis management, industry lobbying via UK Finance and regulatory affairs, spending my final 18 months as a key day-to-day contact for the PRA, FCA and CMA.

London, United Kingdom

I was a Manager within PwC's Financial Services Regulatory Practice, based in London. My role was to provide regulatory and conduct advice to clients across the UK banking industry, whether in the retail or wholesale sector.My projects covered a wide range of topics; from retail product mis-selling, to wholesale market conduct, operational risk and mortgage sales quality. I was a key member of three FSMA 2000 Section 166 reviews, reporting to the FCA and PRA on client organisations' risk management governance, policies and controls. I also worked extensively to support business customers in financial difficulty while managing a major workstream of a high street bank's redress scheme.

Canary Wharf, London

As a Commercial Product Manager, my role was to develop and promote HSBC's market-leading range of commercial loan products.My team worked closely with customers, front-line colleagues and other stakeholders eg Legal, Compliance and Marketing teams to deliver competitive, cost-effective products for the UK SME market. I was responsible for products such as FSA Regulated Mortgage Contracts and I led the bank's response to the business lending aspects of the FSA Mortgage Market Review consultation. I also worked closely with Government to manage industry lending schemes such as Enterprise Finance Guarantee and the Regional Growth Fund; and I was responsible for Commercial Banking's participation in the Treasury & Payments Council-sponsored 7-day current account switching programme.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

I was responsible for growing and supporting a diverse portfolio of SME clients in and around the Edinburgh area, with turnover typically from £2m to £20m. My role was to lead the client relationship by understanding clients' needs & motivations, then providing a package of support to suit - whether that be general advice & guidance, or a structured lending solution. I acted as the 'hub' of a client management team, identifying opportunities to introduce specialist colleagues - for example, in Treasury, Wealth Management or Payments - and ensure clients' requirements were catered for across the board.I also developed specialist experience of dealing with higher-risk or distressed businesses across Scotland; assisting with facility restructuring, debt management and in some cases, insolvency proceedings.

London, United Kingdom

I undertook a variety of Project Management roles in various locations across London; ranging from a redesign of HSBC's Business Overdraft Service, to the design & launch of a career development intranet site for the UK bank.

Bsc, Financial Services, 2:1

M.A. Hons, French & Management, 1:1