Darren Cooper
About Darren Cooper
Darren Cooper is an Audit Senior Manager at Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in internal auditing, particularly in procurement, supplier management, and counter fraud investigation.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Darren Cooper has been employed at Nationwide Building Society as an Audit Senior Manager since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing audit functions and ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulations. Prior to his current position, he served as Audit Manager at Nationwide from 2019 to 2021, contributing to the organization’s audit strategies and risk management practices.
Previous Experience in Auditing
Before joining Nationwide Building Society, Darren Cooper worked at LV= as Audit Manager for 11 months in 2018 and previously as Senior Internal Auditor from 2013 to 2018. His career also includes a significant tenure at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), where he served as Internal Auditor from 2008 to 2013 and as Counter Fraud Officer from 2001 to 2008. His diverse experience spans various aspects of auditing and fraud investigation.
Education and Expertise
Darren Cooper holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication and Business Decision Making from Bournemouth University, which he completed from 1988 to 1991. He furthered his education at The Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors, achieving CMIIA and CIA qualifications between 2008 and 2011. His expertise includes auditing Procurement and Supplier Management, Culture, and HR, as well as a specialization in counter fraud, particularly in corporate fraud investigation.
Professional Qualifications
Darren Cooper possesses professional qualifications from both the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (UK and Ireland) and the Global Institute of Internal Auditors. These qualifications reflect his commitment to maintaining high standards in the field of internal auditing and contribute to his expertise in various auditing practices.