Andrew Barker
About Andrew Barker
Andrew Barker serves as the Senior Manager of Financial Crime Policy, Strategy & Risk, bringing over a decade of experience in financial crime prevention and compliance roles. He has held various positions in the field since 2005, including significant roles in anti-money laundering and risk management.
Current Role at Nationwide Building Society
Andrew Barker serves as the Senior Manager for Financial Crime Policy, Strategy & Risk at Nationwide Building Society. He has held this position since 2017, accumulating over seven years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include developing and implementing strategies to mitigate financial crime risks within the organization.
Previous Positions in Financial Crime Management
Prior to his current role, Andrew Barker held several key positions in financial crime management. He worked as Senior Manager - AML Risk Management & ABC for one year from 2015 to 2016 and served as Acting Head of AML for five months in 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he was the Senior Manager - High Risk Customers from 2013 to 2015 and the Senior ML Policy Manager from 2011 to 2013.
Educational Background
Andrew Barker studied at the University of Birmingham, where he earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Geology/Earth Science from 1999 to 2002. He further enhanced his qualifications by obtaining a Diploma in Financial Crime Prevention from the International Compliance Association and a Certificate in Mortgage Advice & Practice from The London Institute of Banking & Finance.
Early Career Experience
Andrew Barker began his career in compliance and financial crime management with various roles. He worked as a Compliance Administration Assistant in 2003 and progressed through positions including Compliance Assistant and Compliance Adviser. He also served as a Financial Crime Officer from 2005 to 2006 and as Head of Financial Crime / Deputy MLRO / Nominated Officer in 2008.