Chris Bowdidge
About Chris Bowdidge
Chris Bowdidge is a Senior Business Intelligence Analyst at Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked since 2016. He has a diverse background in various roles within the financial services and manufacturing sectors, contributing to compliance and process improvement initiatives.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Chris Bowdidge has been employed at Nationwide Building Society since 2016, serving as a Senior Business Intelligence Analyst. In this role, he engages with projects that may impact FSCS coverage, ensuring compliance and governance. Prior to this position, he held several roles at Nationwide, including Service Improvement Consultant from 2014 to 2015, Senior Forecasting and Capacity Analyst from 2010 to 2014, and Employee Trainer from 2009 to 2010. His responsibilities have included ensuring FSCS Disclosure Compliance and overseeing the annual Effectiveness Report sign-off.
Previous Experience at Nationwide Building Society
Before his current role, Chris Bowdidge worked in various capacities at Nationwide Building Society. He served as a QC Analyst on a secondment in 2009, focusing on call quality for seven months. Additionally, he was an Employee Trainer for nearly a year in 2009-2010 and held the position of Senior Forecasting and Capacity Analyst for four years. His experience in these roles contributed to his understanding of operational processes and compliance within the organization.
Career Background in Manufacturing and Retail
Chris Bowdidge began his career at Honda of the UK Manufacturing Ltd., where he worked as a General Associate from 1996 to 2002. Following this, he transitioned to the retail sector, serving as Branch Manager at Sounds Commercial for one year in 2006-2007. This diverse background provided him with valuable insights into both manufacturing and customer service operations.
Responsibilities in Financial Services Compliance
In his current role, Chris Bowdidge has specific responsibilities related to FSCS Disclosure Compliance within the financial services sector. He designs, reviews, and improves process governance documents to ensure that robust checks are in place. He is also responsible for the documentation and execution of the FSCS/PRA 24-hour SCV process, maintaining up-to-date contact points to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.