Experience

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  CUBE

  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

  • Regulatory SME, Asia Pacific

    • Apr 2024 - Present
    • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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  Westpac

  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

  • Operational Risk Management Consultant

    • Aug 2020 - Nov 2023
    • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

    This role provided both operational risk management subject matter expertise and hands on project management of two key streams to uplift Westpac’s risk, controls and obligation management systems and processes. This included the design, implementation and embedding of a new Group Risk Taxonomy, a new Group Controls Library and a new Obligations Management Library into both the risk management system and all businesses group-wide across Westpac.

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  AMP

  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

  • Head of Risk - Key Projects

    • May 2017 - Jul 2020
    • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

    Risk management and compliance support to AMP’s Mergers and Acquisition area by providing Line 1 risk advice and reporting on each M&A opportunity related to the sale of AMP Life. This role assisted the M&A team to identify risks and implement strategies and actions to mitigate these risks. The role also assessed the impact of each potential opportunity on the AMP Ltd Group risk profile.The focus of this role shifted to providing Line 1 risk advice on the execution and implementation risk post the announcement (Oct 2018) of the sale of AMP Life to Resolution Life. This implementation involved the largest superannuation Successor Fund Transfer (SFT) in Australia. This role has also provided support in the design and the establishment of an effective risk management framework in a stand alone AMP Life, including options for the Trustee model for AMP Life.

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  AMP Limited

  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

  • Head of ERM, Customer Solutions and Group Functions

    • Feb 2011 - May 2017
    • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

    This role was responsible for enterprise risk management (ERM) advisory services for the AMP Customer Solutions and Group functions areas. The role facilitated risk advisory services related to establishing the strategic risk direction, providing risk insights, advice and challenge and influencing the risk culture across AMP. The role also provided support in respect of the design, operation and delivery of specific operational risk services including financial crime management (fraud and anti-money laundering), security and business continuity

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  NSW Crime Stoppers

  • Sydney

  • Director and Treasurer

    • 2006 - Jul 2013
    • Sydney

    NSW Crimestoppers is a not for profit company that is committed to improving the well being and security of the NSW community. This is done by encouraging the public to supply relevant information to aid in the apprehension and conviction of criminals. This can be done by calling 1800 333 000 or through the website www.crimestoppers.com.au

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  Westpac

  • Head of Operational Risk and Compliance - RBB

    • Mar 2010 - Feb 2011

    The role provided advice, coaching and assurance functions to the Retail Bank covering all aspects of operational risk management and compliance management. These core services include: risk advice, risk assessments, assurance, reporting and monitoring, incident management and action planning. The area also acted as a centre of excellence in assisting and interpreting the current and emerging operational risk and compliance environs for a retail bank.

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  Commonwealth Bank

  • Australia
  • Financial Services
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • General Manager Operational Risk and Compliance

    • Apr 2003 - Feb 2010

    The role provided advice, coaching and assurance functions to the Retail Bank covering all aspects of operational risk, compliance and credit assurance. These core services included: risk advice, risk assessments, assurance, reporting and monitoring, incident management and action planning. The area also acted as a centre of excellence in assisting and interpreting the current and emerging operational risk and compliance environs for a retail bank. Key stakeholder responsible for implementing numerous regulatory and business projects.

  • General Manager Finance - Retail Banking Services

    • Aug 1999 - Apr 2003

    Senior executive responsible for financial management within the Retail Bank. This also included the insurance area. Responsibilities included financial reporting, budgets, forecasts, business case development, commercial advice and financial advice on all new and existing initiatives.

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  Colonial State Bank

  • Head of Financial business performance

    • May 1996 - Aug 1999

    Responsible for the Group's financial analysis and management reporting requirements, including strategic development and operational reporting for business line management.

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  FAI General Insurance

  • Financial Controller

    • Mar 1991 - May 1996

    Financial Controller for the NSW and WA business units, responsible for all financial, accounting, budgeting and administration aspects of the business units.