History
CVs tell a succinct story and mine is included on this page. Sometimes it’s helpful to provide a little more detail and enhance the context. This part of the site is intended to enhance your knowledge about my skills and traits. I hope that your visit to this part of the site will find these short narratives helpful.
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If there is anything further that you would like to know or would require further information – I can be contacted either by email, video or phone and I would be delighted to hear from you.
Case Studies and Portfolio
TradeNation
Giving the confidence to your fellow team members for them to believe in their own actions is one of the most satisfying aspects of any management role. Not only are they are empowered, the feeling of ownership, control and delivery of the task brings an immense feeling of satisfaction to them – as was the case here.
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A prospective client had initially failed their appropriateness test, a process by which the firm is able to ascertain if the client has the necessary knowledge and skill to understand the financial instrument to which he would like to use. After a quick consultation and briefing, he was was able to write a polite and instructive communication to the prospective client setting out why they were initially refused and what they could to further their knowledge. He came under some pressure to approve the account, but he declined. Showing courage, regulatory knowledge, and a recognition of reputational risk, he suggested the client take 4-6 weeks to familiarise himself with derivatives training.
The client finally accepted his judgement, applied two months later, and was approved. The firm could be confident in now opening the account and excellence in regulatory compliance and positive company outcome was achieved.
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Importantly, the foundations of confidence, acting with integrity, communication and knowledge were polished still further.
Programme Management
Ofsted
Programme management advice and support for the ‘Children’s Act 2006’. My role included managing key project documents using PRINCE2 techniques. This landmark piece of legislation resulted in a fundamental change in the manner Ofsted inspected schools including; retraining staff, introducing new technology and publishing inspection reports. The programme was delivered to the Parliamentary schedule and within budget (£1,000,000).