Kevin B.

Experience

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  HFC Bank

  May 2000 - Sept 2001

  Business Development Administrator

  Customer service and sales role in busy branch environment.

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  Direct Line Group

  Sept 2001 - Dec 2005

  Team Leader

  Household and Creditor Insurance claims team leader.Assessment of customer claims ensuring all regulatory requirements were met.

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  HBOS PLC (now Lloyds Banking Group)

  Dec 2005 - May 2008

  Team Manager

  Leading a team of 30 direct reports responsible for the administration of Group Pension Schemes.

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  Bank of Scotland

  May 2008 - Apr 2012

  Private Banking Manager

  Managing a portfolio of high net worth clients across the UK.Specialised lending including complex credit facilities.Internal and external business development.

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  Lloyds Bank Private Banking

  Apr 2012 - Mar 2015

  I led a team of skilled professionals responsible for providing personalised financial advice and services to high-net-worth clients. Our team focused on regulated private banking, investment management, and fiduciary services. Regulatory Compliance: Ensured adherence to industry regulations, compliance standards, and best practices.Client Relationship Management: Cultivated strong relationships with clients, understanding their unique financial needs and tailoring solutions accordingly.Financial Advisory Services: Oversaw investment planning, wealth management, and estate planning for clients. Show less

  • Relationship Director

    Jun 2013 - Mar 2015

  • Private Banking Manager

    Apr 2012 - Jun 2013
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  Lloyds Banking Group

  Mar 2015 - now

  Working with CFOs, and Centres of Excellence to align HR strategies with business goals.Provide strategic guidance and thought leadership on talent management, organisational development, strategic workforce planning and employee engagement.Drive initiatives to enhance workforce productivity, diversity, and inclusion. Leading a team of culture change professionals: Spearhead initiatives to foster a positive work culture within the finance team. Drive employee engagement strategies, including feedback mechanisms, recognition programs, and team-building activities. DE&I Strategist: Developed and implement diversity and inclusion programs. Partner with finance leaders to enhance representation, address biases, and promote equity across all levels of the organisation. Responsible for fostering an inclusive workplace where every employee feels valued and empowered in the Finance Division of LBG. Successfully implemented numerous DE&I initiatives, including mentorship programs, diversity programmes, and inclusive hiring practices. Passion for equity and inclusion is driven by a commitment to creating a culture of belonging and respect with a sharp focus on the role banks also play in social inclusion. Delivering an effective communication strategy for the Rainbow Network which was instrumental in Lloyds Banking Group being named number 1 in the 2017 Stonewall Top 100 employers list. Engaging with 5000+ colleagues to drive the pioneering efforts of our leading network. Delivering the flagship Service Excellence programme focussed on culture change and colleague engagement.Internal communications.Coaching and developing senior leadership and their teams, through structured programmes and less formal engagement.Driving performance management, DE&I and agility innovation

  • HR Business Partner

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Senior Manager

    Sept 2019 - Jan 2023

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Culture Manager

    Mar 2018 - Sept 2019

  • Communications Director Rainbow Network

    Apr 2017 - Sept 2019

  • Culture Change & Engagement Manager

    Mar 2015 - Mar 2018