Alan Byers
About Alan Byers
Alan Byers serves as the Head of Group Finance Operational Risk at Legal & General, a position he has held since 2021. With 17 years of experience in risk management, he previously worked at RSA and AXA Insurance in various roles focused on operational risk and compliance.
Work at Legal & General
Alan Byers serves as the Head of Group Finance Operational Risk at Legal & General. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization's risk management strategies in London, England. His role involves overseeing the operational risk framework and ensuring that risk management practices align with business objectives.
Previous Experience at RSA
Before joining Legal & General, Alan Byers worked at RSA for six years, from 2015 to 2021. He held the position of Head of UK Operational Risk, where he was responsible for managing operational risk across the UK operations. Prior to this role, he served as an Enterprise Risk Business Partner at RSA from 2011 to 2015.
Career at AXA Insurance
Alan Byers has extensive experience at AXA Insurance, where he worked in various capacities from 2001 to 2011. He began as a participant in the Graduate Leadership Programme, then progressed to roles including Compliance Manager and Senior Risk Manager. His responsibilities included risk analysis and framework development.
Education and Expertise
Alan Byers studied at the University of East Anglia, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Business Management from 1997 to 2000. He has accumulated 17 years of experience in risk, compliance, and corporate governance, particularly within large multinational and FTSE100 organizations.
Risk Management Approach
Alan Byers emphasizes the importance of viewing risk management as a key business enabler rather than merely a compliance process. He demonstrates success in developing and implementing strategies, policies, tools, and procedures for effective risk management and measurement, and engages effectively with senior stakeholders.