Chris Shott
About Chris Shott
Chris Shott serves as the Programme Director for Financial Crime at Nationwide Building Society, a position he has held since 2022. With extensive experience in various roles at Nationwide, he specializes in enhancing risk frameworks and executing operating models for financial crime transformation.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Chris Shott has held multiple roles at Nationwide Building Society, starting as part of the Nationwide Management Development Programme from 1999 to 2001. He progressed to Senior Manager of Business Development from 2001 to 2006, followed by positions including Head of Logistics, Head of ATMs, Cash and Document Management Services, and Head of Operations Shared Services and Supplier Management. He served as Director in various capacities, including Property and Corporate Services, Channel Change and Support, and Mission Performance, before becoming Programme Director for Financial Crime in 2022.
Education and Expertise
Chris Shott studied at the University of Wales, Swansea, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Civil Engineering from 1990 to 1993. He possesses significant expertise in enhancing risk and control frameworks within financial crime programs and specializes in transaction monitoring and customer due diligence. His experience includes developing and executing operating models tailored for financial crime transformation initiatives.
Background
Before joining Nationwide Building Society, Chris Shott worked at Lloyds Banking Group in Retail Operations from 1993 to 1999. His career at Nationwide spans over two decades, during which he has taken on various leadership roles, contributing to different aspects of the organization's operations and strategic initiatives.
Achievements
Throughout his career at Nationwide Building Society, Chris Shott has been involved in numerous initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and financial crime prevention strategies. His roles have included overseeing significant transformations within the organization, particularly in the areas of risk management and operational performance.