Experienced financial services professional with a demonstrated history of managing successful teams and driving business results. Skilled in market, liquidity, credit & operational risk, financial planning, budgeting & scarce resource allocation, product development and regulatory affairs. Possesses a deep cross asset class product and market knowledge gained from over 20 years working in both the first and second lines of defence for top tier banks. Demonstrable impact operating at C-suite level with additional Executive Director expertise. A driven, highly motivated, extremely hard working finance professional and a confident communicator, establishing strong relationships with colleagues, clients and regulators. 1st degree achieved from UMIST specialising in Economics & Management. Designated as both SMF3 and SMF4 in the UK.