Claire Dance
About Claire Dance
Claire Dance serves as the Head of Product Regulation and Conduct Risk at Nationwide Building Society, bringing over a decade of experience in regulatory risk leadership. Her previous roles include significant positions at the Financial Conduct Authority and the Bank of England, where she specialized in client assets, retail banking supervision, and enforcement policy.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Claire Dance currently serves as the Head of Product Regulation and Conduct Risk at Nationwide Building Society. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the organization's regulatory compliance and risk management strategies. Her role involves overseeing product regulation and ensuring that conduct risk is effectively managed within the society.
Previous Experience at Financial Conduct Authority
Claire Dance has extensive experience at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). She worked as a Manager in the Client Assets and Resolution department from 2021 to 2022 and previously held the role of Manager (Interim) in the same department from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she served as a Senior Associate in Retail Banking Supervision from 2016 to 2018 and as a Lead Associate in the Client Assets and Resolution Department from 2018 to 2020.
Background in Regulatory Risk Leadership
With over 10 years of experience in regulatory risk leadership, Claire Dance has held significant roles across various organizations. Her background includes working at the Bank of England as a Senior Supervisor for Major UK Retail Deposit Takers and at Ofgem as an Enforcement and Competition Policy Manager. This diverse experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of regulatory frameworks and risk management.
Education and Expertise
Claire Dance studied Law at the University of Birmingham, where she earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from 2001 to 2004. She furthered her education at the University of Law, achieving a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (LPC) with Distinction from 2008 to 2010. Her academic background supports her expertise in regulatory compliance, client asset management, and conduct risk.
Experience at The Law Society and Other Roles
Claire Dance began her career at The Law Society, where she worked as a Policy Assistant and Caseworker from 2007 to 2011. She also served as a Senior Scrutiny Officer at the Professional Standards Authority from 2012 to 2015. These roles contributed to her foundational knowledge in legal policy and regulatory practices.