Darren Baker
About Darren Baker
Darren Baker serves as the Head of Risk Governance at Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in compliance and risk management, having previously held senior roles at RBS for 23 years.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Darren Baker has served as the Head of Risk Governance at Nationwide Building Society since 2018. In this role, he is accountable for the design, implementation, and management of governance frameworks specifically for retail communities. He oversees the strategic direction of the risk governance function, which includes finance and people capability. Additionally, he is responsible for delivering executive-level reporting on conduct risk assessments across the organization.
Previous Experience at RBS
Before joining Nationwide Building Society, Darren Baker worked at RBS for 23 years in various roles. He served as a Senior Compliance / Regulatory / Risk Manager from 1990 to 2007, followed by a position as Senior Manager - Compliance & Operations from 2007 to 2013. He then transitioned to the role of Head of Conduct Delivery, where he worked from 2013 to 2018. His extensive experience at RBS provided him with a strong foundation in compliance and risk management.
Education and Expertise
Darren Baker studied at Priory School in Weston-super-Mare from 1985 to 1990. His educational background has contributed to his expertise in risk governance and compliance, enabling him to effectively manage governance frameworks and conduct risk assessments in his current role.