Kris Evans
About Kris Evans
Kris Evans is a Residential Mortgage Portfolio Manager at Legal & General, with extensive experience in the financial services sector, including roles at TSB Bank, Nationwide Building Society, and Principality Building Society. He holds a BSc in Mathematical Science from the University of the West of England and has a background in customer service from his early career at Tesco and McDonald's.
Current Role at Legal & General
Kris Evans serves as the Residential Mortgage Portfolio Manager at Legal & General, a position held since 2021. In this role, Evans provides independent oversight of key criteria and policy changes within residential mortgage portfolios. Responsibilities include assessing new opportunities to expand the residential mortgage portfolio from a funder perspective and monitoring portfolio performance in relation to underwriting, regulation, and credit risk. Evans collaborates closely with lenders to gain insights into business operations and emerging trends in the mortgage sector.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Kris Evans has extensive experience in the financial services sector, having held various positions at notable institutions. Prior to joining Legal & General, Evans worked at TSB Bank as Senior Manager, Credit Risk Oversight from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, Evans was employed at Nationwide Building Society in multiple roles, including Lead Risk Manager from 2015 to 2018 and Manager, Planning and Strategy from 2013 to 2014. Other significant positions include Sales Performance Consultant at Chelsea Building Society and Senior MI Analyst at Principality Building Society.
Education and Qualifications
Kris Evans completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematical Science at The University of the West of England, Bristol, from 2002 to 2006. Prior to university, Evans attended The Crypt School in Gloucester, where education was completed from 1994 to 2001. This educational background has provided a strong foundation for a career in financial analysis and risk management.
Early Career and Customer Service Experience
Kris Evans began a career in customer service at McDonald's, where roles included Crew Member and Staff Trainer from 1999 to 2002. Following this, Evans worked at Tesco as a Customer Service Advisor from 2002 to 2004. These early experiences in customer-facing roles contributed to the development of skills in communication and service delivery, which are essential in the financial services industry.