Experience

Burning Tree

• United Kingdom
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO

  • May 2010 - Present

  Hartley Wintney, Hampshire, UK Managing Director at Burning Tree I bring to Burning Tree a consummate background in Operational Risk Management, encapsulating Governance, Risk and Compliance Management and Information Risk. As Managing Director my role is to grow, develop and manage the business, with a particular focus on the Information Risk Management consultancy practice. The risk, threat and technology landscape is fast moving and ever evolving, and requires innovative solutions, security management tools… Show more Managing Director at Burning Tree I bring to Burning Tree a consummate background in Operational Risk Management, encapsulating Governance, Risk and Compliance Management and Information Risk. As Managing Director my role is to grow, develop and manage the business, with a particular focus on the Information Risk Management consultancy practice. The risk, threat and technology landscape is fast moving and ever evolving, and requires innovative solutions, security management tools and methodologies to manage risk and reduce exposure. Burning Tree strives to simplify the environment, dispel the myths and help our clients to design a trusted future…. At Burning Tree we work closely with our clients to drive true business value from our solutions, and are continually innovating in our sphere. Through our extensive experience of delivering transformational services to our blue chip client base we have developed a unique portfolio of services that provide trusted advice, focused on client success. I enjoy helping clients by delivering practical solutions to their problems. I also get great satisfaction supporting my colleagues, being part of a team and helping them be successful, as well as running the company and having a say in our decisions and future. Show less



Gartner

• United States
• Information Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director

  • May 2010 - Present

  Security and Risk Management Practice I am actively working with Gartner Consulting as a Trusted Contractor. Positioned as a Director in the Security and Risk Management practice, I am a Subject Matter Expert in Information Risk & Security and Operational Risk. Projects include assisting with the development and delivery of core consulting services for the EMEA Security & Risk Centre of Excellence.



HSBC

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• COBAM Head of Operational Risk

  • Oct 2007 - May 2010

  • Proactively identify and manage all aspects of Operational Risk for COBAM Globally. • Established a standardised and comprehensive operational risk management framework for COBAM. • Drive and facilitate completion of the annual operational risk assessments for COBAM globally and track mitigating actions. • Undertake analysis of audit findings, external events, operational losses and complaints – establish root cause and record/monitor implantation of improvement actions. • Manage… Show more • Proactively identify and manage all aspects of Operational Risk for COBAM Globally. • Established a standardised and comprehensive operational risk management framework for COBAM. • Drive and facilitate completion of the annual operational risk assessments for COBAM globally and track mitigating actions. • Undertake analysis of audit findings, external events, operational losses and complaints – establish root cause and record/monitor implantation of improvement actions. • Manage the monthly COBAM ORICC (Operational Risk and Internal Control Committee) process. • Maintain and review Business Recovery and Pandemic Contingency plans for COBAM. Show less



HBOS

• United Kingdom

• Business Analyst

  • Jan 2007 - Jun 2007

  • Business analyst for the HBOS Group Operational Risk Strategic Solution for system functionality. • Conducted high level review of Operational Risk systems that are available in the market. • Provided recommendations for preferred solutions, with consideration of associated risk, costs & timescales. • Produced the functional Business Requirements Document (BRD) issued to the short listed vendors. • Lead the Business User Group to understand and gather functional business… Show more • Business analyst for the HBOS Group Operational Risk Strategic Solution for system functionality. • Conducted high level review of Operational Risk systems that are available in the market. • Provided recommendations for preferred solutions, with consideration of associated risk, costs & timescales. • Produced the functional Business Requirements Document (BRD) issued to the short listed vendors. • Lead the Business User Group to understand and gather functional business requirements ensuring these were included in the BRD. Show less



Lloyds TSB

• Operational Risk Manager

  • Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

  • Responsible for the Group wide Operational Loss database, including data quality, coverage reporting. • Review, update and obtain sign off for Group wide Operational Risk policies including, Event Reporting and Escalation, as well as the Loss Event reporting manual • Responsible for External Risk Event data, and managing the relationship with data providers. • Defined Operational Risk requirements that need to be addressed as part of the waiver for AMA status. • Divisional… Show more • Responsible for the Group wide Operational Loss database, including data quality, coverage reporting. • Review, update and obtain sign off for Group wide Operational Risk policies including, Event Reporting and Escalation, as well as the Loss Event reporting manual • Responsible for External Risk Event data, and managing the relationship with data providers. • Defined Operational Risk requirements that need to be addressed as part of the waiver for AMA status. • Divisional Operational Risk Partner for UK Retail Banking Division. • Responsible for subject matter expertise during the design and delivery of Group wide Operational Loss Event methodology training. Show less



Barclays

• India
• Outsourcing/Offshoring
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager Operational Risk

  • Mar 2005 - Jan 2006

  • Responsible for the Group wide Operational Loss database, including data quality, coverage, and reporting. • Involved in Operational Risk due diligence, on site assessment and integration of Absa into Barclays. • Draft, socialise and obtain sign off for Group wide Operational Risk policies including, Risk Events. Budgeting for Expected Loss and Boundary Events. • Defined Risk Event requirements for the Group wide Operational Risk system including business requirements definition and… Show more • Responsible for the Group wide Operational Loss database, including data quality, coverage, and reporting. • Involved in Operational Risk due diligence, on site assessment and integration of Absa into Barclays. • Draft, socialise and obtain sign off for Group wide Operational Risk policies including, Risk Events. Budgeting for Expected Loss and Boundary Events. • Defined Risk Event requirements for the Group wide Operational Risk system including business requirements definition and the documentation of process flows. • Group Risk Event lead during, testing, training and implementation of the Group Operational Risk system. • Responsible for External Risk Event data, and managing the relationship with data providers. • Defined Operational Risk business requirements that need to be addressed to achieve Basel II compliance. • Group Operational Risk Relationship Manager for Barcap and BGI. Show less



Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operational Risk Manager

  • Aug 2003 - Mar 2005

  • Active role in the establishment of Operational Risk Management Framework. • Implementation of Risk and Control Self Assessment tool, Horizon. • Provide training to all users of Horizon. • Implementation of a programme of ongoing self-assessments across the organisation. • Roll out of Horizon to European Branches. • Responsible for Operational Risk reporting to all levels of management. • Reviewing and updating of internal documentation. • Development of a Loss Events… Show more • Active role in the establishment of Operational Risk Management Framework. • Implementation of Risk and Control Self Assessment tool, Horizon. • Provide training to all users of Horizon. • Implementation of a programme of ongoing self-assessments across the organisation. • Roll out of Horizon to European Branches. • Responsible for Operational Risk reporting to all levels of management. • Reviewing and updating of internal documentation. • Development of a Loss Events database that complies with BIS II and FSA requirements. • Development of a Key Risk Indicator framework. • Participation in an Industry KRI Framework Study. • Review of external Operational Risk software solutions. Show less


State Street
• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee
• temp

  • 2004 - 2004


Standard Bank

• 500 - 600 Employee

• Various

  • Jan 1984 - Nov 2002

  Various roles including: Dealing Room: Spot Clerk/Forward Contract Clerk. Foreign Exchange Dealing Room: Trainee Dealer. Computer Systems Development: Int. Division user Rep. Group Dev: User Rep/Procedure Clerk. Treasury Services: Supervisor. Manager, Credit and Customer Support



South African Defence Force

• South Africa
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Officer

  • Jul 1985 - Jun 1987

  Performed National Service for the required 2 years. Attended the Infantry School in Oudtshoorn and was commissioned as an officer for my second year.