• Leveraged data to develop actionable recommendations that effectively decreased conduct risk across the business. Innovated by establishing relationships between leading and lagging metrics, resulting in a more proactive approach to risk management• Monitored global markets closely to understand their impact on the bank’s operations, staying informed through Bloomberg and the Financial Times, which provided critical context to the operational side of the bank, developing a strong interest in financial services• Engaged in career development discussions and lunch-and-learns with various departments to develop relevant technical skills, including an introduction to bond pricing from a DCM originator. Providing context to how my numerical skills can be utilised within banking• Attended a rigorous training program covering key aspects of financial markets, such as risk management, accounting, and trade execution, deepening my understanding of the sector• Project management of a critical Business Continuity Management (BCM) initiative, coordinating efforts across multiple departments, including IT and Global Markets. Resulting in the successful provision of contingency trading floor capacity, enhancing the bank's Operational Resilience

Working as a sports coach throughout my university studies showcases my strong time management, leadership, and communication• Selected as a coach for national under 17s camps. Including the delivery of presentations to cohorts of athletes, including on strategic planning over a year. As this was identified as a strength of mine• Generated sales of additional terms of afterschool activities. Utilising my strong relationship management skills• Repeatedly developed a strong culture when leading camps. Involving setting direction with senior leadership, identifying the core values, and successfully persuading those less convinced to commit to the culture• Adapted seamlessly to various coaching environments, from grassroots after-school clubs to International-level competitions. Continually innovating coaching techniques to meet diverse needs• Promoted sporting values throughout sessions, recognizing the societal impact of sports, and encouraging honesty, sportsmanship, and integrity among participants• Successfully operated in a self-employed capacity. Responsible for business development, maintaining relevant qualifications, and invoicing

Operating at World Championship level since the age of 14, as well as being the British Under 23 Champion. This has crafted me into a strategic thinker, who can consistently maintain excellence under pressure, in a performance-driven environment- Developed a sophisticated data analysis function in Excel to provide valuable insights on opposition, facilitating a 50% reduction in points conceded versus a given opponent post-implementation- Exposure to a wealth of high-performance cultures globally, understanding what makes them tick and what risks may put their success in jeopardy- Thriving in a people-based environment such as sport demonstrates my ability to collaborate, understand and respect the desires of others. As well as navigating political drivers that may exist- A valued team player as part of the 2022 British Championship winning team, as well as leading my county team as captain to winning the National Inter-County Championship

I brought a fresh perspective to the centre of the corporate hub in the Strategy, Policy, and Performance team, which provided internal consultancy to the wider organisation. This granted me insight into how service and corporate functions work in an interdisciplinary way to meet the overall organisational vision.• Driving digital transformation via updates to quarterly/monthly performance reporting to incorporate higher efficiency and automation via Power BI. Enabling a more practical approach to performance reporting with a strong data focus – needed for an elite modern organisation• Presenting ideas and projects to senior management concisely and effectively to develop buy-in. Here I was able to gain approval for the project and effectively integrate requests/feedback• Leading the development of an interactive webpage to market the organisation's 3-year plan to stakeholders. Receiving extremely positive feedback from leadership, including the CEO• Analysing and visualising data to develop solutions to issues regarding performance. Accelerating compliance to statutory requirements placed on schools• Ensuring several statutory, regulatory and governance requirements were met. Including GDPR, Equalities, and the Local Government Act • A key contributor to ESG programmes of work. Including collaborating to create the organisation's social value policy• Working successfully in the unique environment presented by local government in terms of its party-political involvement and the desire for outcomes much broader than just financials