Gavin Syson
About Gavin Syson
Gavin Syson serves as the Head of Training and Development at Age Partnership, where he has worked since 2015. He has a background in financial services, having held various roles at organizations such as Barclays, Yorkshire Bank, and NatWest.
Work at Age Partnership
Gavin Syson has served as the Head of Training and Development at Age Partnership since 2015. In this role, he has developed and implemented comprehensive training programs aimed at enhancing employee skills and compliance knowledge. His responsibilities include overseeing training initiatives that align with the company's objectives and regulatory requirements. Prior to his current position, he worked as the Risk & Compliance Manager at Age Partnership from 2013 to 2015, where he focused on compliance monitoring and risk management.
Previous Employment History
Gavin Syson has a diverse employment history in the financial services sector. He began his career as a Financial Adviser at Eagle Star in 1996 and subsequently worked at Barclays for a brief period in 1999. He held various roles at Yorkshire Bank, including Advice Quality Adviser and IFA Technical Consultant, from 2003 to 2013. Additionally, he served as a Financial Planning Manager at NatWest from 1997 to 1998 and worked as an Assistant Compliance Officer at The West Brom from 1999 to 2001.
Education and Expertise
Gavin Syson earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from The University of Manchester, where he studied from 1989 to 1993. He possesses extensive expertise in compliance monitoring and risk management within the financial services sector. His professional qualifications include the Certificate in Mortgage Practice (CeMAP) and the Financial Planning Certificate (FPC1, 2, and 3), which further enhance his capabilities in training and development.
Achievements in Training and Compliance
Throughout his career, Gavin Syson has authored multiple advice guides and policy documents aimed at streamlining processes and ensuring regulatory compliance. He has a strong background in managing customer contact exercises and providing specialist input on customer complaints. His contributions have significantly impacted the training and compliance frameworks within the organizations he has worked for.