Aisling Denham
About Aisling Denham
Aisling Denham is the Lead Risk Manager at Nationwide Building Society, where she has worked since 2021. She has a strong background in financial crime and compliance, with previous roles including Treasury Compliance Manager and Fraud Detection Team Manager at the same institution.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Aisling Denham currently serves as the Lead Risk Manager at Nationwide Building Society, a position she has held since 2021. Prior to this role, she worked in various capacities within the organization, including Treasury Compliance Manager from 2015 to 2018, Fraud Detection Team Manager from 2010 to 2012, and Analyst in Financial Crime Detection from 2009 to 2010. Denham also held the position of Wholesale Conduct Risk Manager from 2018 to 2021 and Anti-Bribery & Corruption Managing Consultant from 2012 to 2014. Her extensive tenure at Nationwide Building Society spans over a decade, focusing on risk management and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Aisling Denham holds a Master of Science in Forensic & Biological Anthropology from Bournemouth University, which she completed from 2008 to 2009. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Forensic & Medical Science from the University of Bradford, studying from 2003 to 2006. Denham possesses a strong background in financial crime, including fraud, anti-bribery, and corruption, and has developed frameworks for anti-bribery and corruption. Her educational qualifications support her expertise in risk management and compliance within the financial sector.
Background
Before joining Nationwide Building Society, Aisling Denham worked at Merrill Lynch as a Specialist in Derivative Client Services from 2007 to 2008 and in International Bank Investigations from 2006 to 2007. Her experience at Merrill Lynch provided her with a foundation in financial services and compliance. Denham's career trajectory reflects a commitment to risk management and compliance, particularly in the areas of financial crime and anti-bribery.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Aisling Denham has demonstrated proficiency in planning, assisting, and delivering audits across various business areas. She has extensive experience in developing and embedding frameworks for anti-bribery and corruption. Denham's working knowledge of the UK Bribery Act, FCA, and MOJ guidance further enhances her contributions to risk management and compliance at Nationwide Building Society.