Experience

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  Robson rhodes

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1997

  • Auditor

    Jan 1994 - Jan 1997

  • Auditor

    Jan 1994 - Jan 1997
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  Man

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2007

  Various

  - Internal Audit Manager- Programme Manager

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  Mf global

  Oct 2007 - Oct 2010

  Internal audit manager

  Effectively developing the audit team from six to 25 people, consequently decreasing reliance on external resource Executing forceful internal working paper standards including mandatory audit policies and procedures to ensure the application of a consistent approach across multiple locationsCreating specialist roles for controls consultants within the team including product specialities in fixed income, interest rate and commodities etc as well as process specialities in areas such as risk, compliance and client account set upIdentified the need and entrenched IT specialists into the team through recognition of business movement towards more scalable automated solutionsDeveloped a business auditor role utilising more junior staff to create efficiencies in executing Internal Audit testing, performing SOX management testing and PWC direct assistance Assisting control consultants in developing client relationships with various layers of management presenting the team with a greater understanding of operational changesDevelopment of the audit plan and then delivery of the annual audit plan on time and within budget adapting for changing risk profilesSeen as value added by the business and used for special projects such as regulatory requests, themed reviews etcDelivery of non core activities such as SOX testing and external auditor direct assistanceBuilding relationships with key stakeholders both within the business including COOs, Head of SOX and Compliance Managers as well as the local PWC partner for Europe Show less

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  Carnival uk

  Nov 2010 - Jul 2014

  Risk advisory and assurance director

  Responsible for delivering assurance over all risks (except safety) for the P & O Cruises and Cunard brands comprising of ten ships.Performs in-depth end to end process reviews (including external benchmarking) around commercial areas such as entertainment, inbound reservations etc to help management shape their business and achieve their desired objectives.Valued business partner, a member of the senior leadership team and therefore involved in strategic decisions which shape the future of the brands.Manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders both within Carnival UK (i.e. executive team), within Miami, the Carnival Corporation and the external auditors.Successfully managing staff performance and implement development plans to motivate and retain star performers.Seen as value added by the business and used for special projects such as investigations, special projects etc Show less

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  Carnival corporation

  Jul 2014 - Nov 2015

  Vp risk advisory & assurance services (cruise operations)

  Managed Audit delivery for Europe which included Carnival UK (P&O cruises and Cunard), AIDA and Costa.

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  Carnival uk (p&o cruises & cunard)

  Nov 2015 - Jul 2017

  Vp onboard guest experience, fathom

  Led a team of individuals to design and deliver Adonia (710 passenger ship) ready to support Carnival Corporation’s newest brand Fathom, a whole new category of travel which combines a love of travel with your desire to make a difference. My role was to oversee the smooth delivery of all changes required to the ship.

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  Duff & phelps

  Oct 2017 - Apr 2019

  Director, regulatory consulting

  Duff and Phelps is a global valuation and corporate finance adviser with expertise in complex valuations, disputes and investigations, M & A, restructuring, compliance and regulatory consulting. My role is to lead assignments and drive business within the regulatory consulting team.

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  Onesavings group

  Jun 2019 - Feb 2024

  Partnering with management to provide audit assurance over the most significant risks faced by OneSavings Bank, a fast growing challenger bank.

  • Audit Director

    Nov 2019 - Feb 2024

  • Senior Audit Manager

    Jun 2019 - Nov 2019
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  Shawbrook bank

  May 2024 - Nov 2024

  Audit product director