Chris Charles
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Stuart Whitby
Chris is a great employee - really logical and excellent at stakeholder management. Chris also makes difficult things seem simple, with strong planning, and an eye for detail.
Greg Johnson
Chris is a real delight to work with - dedicated, professional change agent who delivers - would always be happy to have Chris on my team.
Stuart Whitby
Chris is a great employee - really logical and excellent at stakeholder management. Chris also makes difficult things seem simple, with strong planning, and an eye for detail.
Greg Johnson
Chris is a real delight to work with - dedicated, professional change agent who delivers - would always be happy to have Chris on my team.
Stuart Whitby
Chris is a great employee - really logical and excellent at stakeholder management. Chris also makes difficult things seem simple, with strong planning, and an eye for detail.
Greg Johnson
Chris is a real delight to work with - dedicated, professional change agent who delivers - would always be happy to have Chris on my team.
Stuart Whitby
Chris is a great employee - really logical and excellent at stakeholder management. Chris also makes difficult things seem simple, with strong planning, and an eye for detail.
Greg Johnson
Chris is a real delight to work with - dedicated, professional change agent who delivers - would always be happy to have Chris on my team.
Experience
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Greensill Capital - in administration
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Risk Consultant
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Oct 2019 - Jan 2020
Design and expedite implementation of Operational Risk and Global governance framework Design and expedite implementation of Operational Risk and Global governance framework
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JLR
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United Kingdom
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Programme Manager
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Jun 2017 - Sep 2017
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Wesleyan
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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HR Governance Consultant
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Mar 2016 - Aug 2016
Implementation And Embedment of Senior Managers Regime and Senior Insurance Managers Regime Implementation And Embedment of Senior Managers Regime and Senior Insurance Managers Regime
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Barclays
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Manager - Financial Crime Advisory, Premier
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Jul 2015 - Dec 2015
- Responsible for Second Line Management, providing expert advice, direction and leadership in the management of Financial Crime across Premier Banking (within Personal and Corporate Bank) - Accountable as MLRO and providing oversight and challenge in respect of AML, Counter Terrorism Financing, Sanctions & Anti-Bribery and Corruption risks affecting Premier • Achieved FCA attestation requirements in adherence to all AML, Sanctions Laws and regulations – for stock and flow activities.… Show more - Responsible for Second Line Management, providing expert advice, direction and leadership in the management of Financial Crime across Premier Banking (within Personal and Corporate Bank) - Accountable as MLRO and providing oversight and challenge in respect of AML, Counter Terrorism Financing, Sanctions & Anti-Bribery and Corruption risks affecting Premier • Achieved FCA attestation requirements in adherence to all AML, Sanctions Laws and regulations – for stock and flow activities. Included review of all Politically Exposed Persons • Completed expert review and due diligence in tight timescales to enable strategic acquisition Show less - Responsible for Second Line Management, providing expert advice, direction and leadership in the management of Financial Crime across Premier Banking (within Personal and Corporate Bank) - Accountable as MLRO and providing oversight and challenge in respect of AML, Counter Terrorism Financing, Sanctions & Anti-Bribery and Corruption risks affecting Premier • Achieved FCA attestation requirements in adherence to all AML, Sanctions Laws and regulations – for stock and flow activities.… Show more - Responsible for Second Line Management, providing expert advice, direction and leadership in the management of Financial Crime across Premier Banking (within Personal and Corporate Bank) - Accountable as MLRO and providing oversight and challenge in respect of AML, Counter Terrorism Financing, Sanctions & Anti-Bribery and Corruption risks affecting Premier • Achieved FCA attestation requirements in adherence to all AML, Sanctions Laws and regulations – for stock and flow activities. Included review of all Politically Exposed Persons • Completed expert review and due diligence in tight timescales to enable strategic acquisition Show less
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Barclays
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Director, Global Head of Governance & Strategy - Internal Control, Barclays Corporate
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May 2013 - Apr 2014
Responsible for the strategic direction of Internal Control globally, and provision of key MI to senior stakeholders, including CEO of Corporate and Barclays. • Successfully managed engagement with key stakeholders including Operational Risk and Internal Audit – ensuring resolution of over 130 audit issues across Global Corporate environment • Defined and implemented tactical control tools that improved the understanding and operation of controls, enabling reduced cost of control… Show more Responsible for the strategic direction of Internal Control globally, and provision of key MI to senior stakeholders, including CEO of Corporate and Barclays. • Successfully managed engagement with key stakeholders including Operational Risk and Internal Audit – ensuring resolution of over 130 audit issues across Global Corporate environment • Defined and implemented tactical control tools that improved the understanding and operation of controls, enabling reduced cost of control whilst maintaining/enhancing environment • Partnered with other Divisions (Investment Bank, Wealth) to share best practices and deliver consistent implementation of Control standards • Removed >£0.5m direct labour costs by implementation of remote control testing
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Director, Internal Controls UAE
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Jan 2011 - May 2013
Established an Internal Control function across all aspects of the Bank in the Middle East Region. Reporting functionally to the Global Head of Internal Control and locally to COO MENA. The role also included Fraud and Information Risk Management across the jurisdiction. • Strategically defined and implemented revised Operating Model, to ensure robust Governance in place across all divisions of Barclays in the MENA Region • Introduced Regional Risk Committee reporting to the… Show more Established an Internal Control function across all aspects of the Bank in the Middle East Region. Reporting functionally to the Global Head of Internal Control and locally to COO MENA. The role also included Fraud and Information Risk Management across the jurisdiction. • Strategically defined and implemented revised Operating Model, to ensure robust Governance in place across all divisions of Barclays in the MENA Region • Introduced Regional Risk Committee reporting to the Country Head • In excess of 60 audit observations and significant Control Issues passed Internal Audit validation, reduced stock to single figures. Areas included Sanctions, Fraud and Retail • Successful implementation of enhanced Fraud detection system for debit cards
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Head of Operational Control
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May 2008 - Jan 2011
A significant operations role, establishing and managing the control framework, including assurance activities across COO Operations (on and offshore) and interfacing with risk and internal audit. • Developed and implemented approach to risk assessments and control testing, ensuring robust coverage across the estate • Created Team Leader training and accreditation in Controls for 1st line staff employees
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Senior Risk Manager
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Jul 2006 - Apr 2008
Responsibilities for ensuring the effectiveness of the risk and control framework in Unsecured Lending - implementing solutions to improve controls in line with the risk appetite, and management of internal audit reviews to ensure positive outcomes. • Chair of the Risk & Control committee, ensuring that the MD, senior management and key stakeholders have clear oversight of the risk profile
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Head of Business Rigour & Controls, UK Retail Bank
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Jun 2005 - Jul 2006
Responsibilities included proactive management of audit actions, driving ownership of risk profiles, ensuring adherence to Supplier Management Framework and completion of Operations Board Governance return for UK Retail Banking. • Ensured 100% audit deliverables due were completed on/ahead of time • Step change in risk management across the COO/Support areas
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Barclaycard
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Project Manager, Change Delivery
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Apr 2003 - May 2005
Project Manager across a portfolio that included a number of regulatory programmes. Responsible for a team of 8 project managers. • Successful implementation of Sarbanes-Oxley Programme, Basel II and a new debt collections system; positive stakeholder feedback, including from Barclaycard FD • Migration/Closure of in excess of 25,000 dormant accounts, creatively managed on a self funding basis with no budget Project Manager across a portfolio that included a number of regulatory programmes. Responsible for a team of 8 project managers. • Successful implementation of Sarbanes-Oxley Programme, Basel II and a new debt collections system; positive stakeholder feedback, including from Barclaycard FD • Migration/Closure of in excess of 25,000 dormant accounts, creatively managed on a self funding basis with no budget
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Barclays
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Audit Manager
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1998 - 2001
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