Experience

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  The Capital International Group

  • Isle of Man

  • Banking Operations Director

    • Jun 2019 - Present
    • Isle of Man

    Oversight and responsibility for the Bank Operations Teams of Capital International Bank, from front office onboarding, client risk monitoring, through to core banking systems, payment and FX dealing rails and our in-house developed client online corporate banking system - VELTA. Continued focus on launch and release of new products and ongoing system and service enhancements based on client feedback and strategic objectives.This was following the build of our digital bank...........from scratch.......the first new bank in the Isle of Man in over 20 years. As part of the creation and launch of the Bank, my primary responsibilities were operational product development, operational build of the core banking system, the banking functionality within our in-house developed online banking platform (VELTA), fully digital straight through processing payment flows (Faster Payments, BACS, CHAPS and Swift), Swift membership and connectivity, UK agency bank indirect access relationship, correspondent banking connection, and live ‘real-time’ fx trading functionality. More recently this has involved the creation of a new digital onboarding system to collect and risk assess client data.

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  Turnberry Consultancy

  • Isle of Man

  • Owner, Director and Management Consultant

    • Dec 2018 - May 2019
    • Isle of Man

    Provision of management consultancy to Isle of Man regulated financial services companies, specialising in banking.

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  Conister Bank

  • United Kingdom
  • Financial Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Financial & Risk Management Consultant

    • Jun 2018 - Dec 2018

    6 month consultancy role focusing on corporate governance, fitness and propriety, training and competency and risk management frameworks.

  • Associate Director, Head of Risk & Compliance

    • Dec 2017 - Jun 2018

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  Duncan Lawrie (IoM) Limited

  • Isle of Man, United Kingdom

  • Finance Director

    • Oct 2008 - Nov 2017
    • Isle of Man, United Kingdom

    Responsible for leading and developing the finance and strategic development functions for Duncan Lawrie Private Banking in the Isle of Man and internationally.Proven track record of leadership/management, financial modelling, business performance, strategic development and implementation, underpinned by financial regulatory control and risk management/corporate governance expertise gained within private banking and trust & corporate services.Over 4 years Board experience on both a deposit taking (Class 1) and trust/corporate service provider (Class 4/5) licenceholders. FSA approved IOM Resident Officer and Company Secretary for Duncan Lawrie entities.Ownership of business unit sales process, liaising with purchasers and negotiating legal agreements with relevant parties in relation to wind-downStrong knowledge in corporate governance along with implementation of risk management framework built around the group’s risk appetite.Continued development and improvement of regulatory policies in line with FSA requirements and risk appetite (lending, interest rate, liquidity, counterparty exposures, capital requirements, ICAAP etc.)Active member of multiple Group Committees including Group Executive, Group Asset and Liability, Operations, Risk, Compliance, Marketing, and I.T. Committees, acting as Chair on a number of local committees.Held FSA approved roles of MLRO and DMLRO

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  ECS International Limited

  • Isle of Man

  • Client Accountant

    • Apr 2007 - Oct 2008
    • Isle of Man

    Held the position of client accountant for all client companies and trusts. Producing timely management accounts and financial statements for a large portfolio of clients.

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  KPMG Isle of Man

  • Douglas

  • Audit Senior

    • Aug 2003 - Apr 2007
    • Douglas

    Detailed report production under Vendor Due Diligence assignments within the transaction services department.Audit work, primarily focussed on banking clients, whilst acting an Audit Assistant, followed by Audit In-charge through to Audit Senior on completion of ACA qualification in September 2006.Supervision of audit teams following promotion to Audit In-Charge.High level financial discussions with key management personnel of audit clients and analytical review and testing of internal controls.Timely preparation of audit files for partner sign off to meet tight client deadlines often determined and driven by Group Entities, including completion of group reporting packs for global companies.