Christopher Hedges
About Christopher Hedges
Christopher Hedges is a Payments Risk Manager at Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked since 2019. He has held various roles within the organization, accumulating extensive experience in payments risk and controls assurance.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Christopher Hedges has been employed at Nationwide Building Society since 2011, holding various roles over the years. Currently, he serves as Payments Risk Manager, a position he has held since 2019. Prior to this, he worked as a 1st Line Controls Assurance Tester and as a Senior Controls Advisor for a brief period in 2014. His experience also includes serving as a Payments Controls Consultant from 2015 to 2019 and as an Operations Manager from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he has held the role of Payments Admin Team Manager, contributing to the organization's operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Hedges studied at The Ridgeway School, where he completed a Double A-Level in Business Studies from 2002 to 2006. He is also a certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), which reflects his expertise in risk management and auditing practices. His membership in the Institute of Risk Management (IRM) further underscores his commitment to professional development in the field of risk management.
Background
Christopher Hedges has a background in financial services, specifically in risk management and controls assurance. His career at Nationwide Building Society spans over a decade, during which he has developed extensive experience in payment schemes and controls. He has completed annual Payment Scheme attestations, including the LINK Assurance Statement, demonstrating his proficiency in compliance and risk assessment within payment systems.
Achievements
Throughout his tenure at Nationwide Building Society, Christopher Hedges has contributed significantly to various teams and projects. His roles have involved managing payment controls, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and overseeing operational processes. His extensive experience in controls assurance and risk management has positioned him as a knowledgeable professional in the payments sector.