Heidi Billington
About Heidi Billington
Heidi Billington serves as the Chief Manager at Nationwide Building Society, where she has worked since 2009. With a strong background in debt restructuring and credit risk analysis, she leads a high-performing team while managing a complex loan portfolio.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Heidi Billington has been with Nationwide Building Society since 1998, holding various positions over the years. She started as a Lending Manager from 1998 to 1999 for one year, then served as a Senior Lending Manager from 2000 to 2009 for nine years. Since 2009, she has held the position of Chief Manager for 15 years. In her current role, she manages a high-value loan portfolio that includes complex syndicated and subordinated debt facilities. She engages in hands-on debt restructuring and focuses on credit risk analysis.
Education and Expertise
Heidi Billington studied at Kingsthorpe Upper School. She possesses a strong background in debt structure, accounting, property, and sector experience. Her expertise includes asset management, debt restructure, administration, LPA receiverships, and workouts. She applies discounted cash flow analysis to assess future loan performance and emphasizes innovative solutions in her work.
Background
Heidi Billington has over 25 years of experience in the financial services sector, primarily focused on lending and credit risk management. Her career at Nationwide Building Society has seen her progress through various roles, where she has developed a comprehensive understanding of credit assessment, trend analysis, and provision assessment. She has a proven track record of leading high-performing teams and prioritizing coaching and upskilling her team members.
Achievements
Heidi Billington has made significant contributions during her tenure at Nationwide Building Society. She has led a high-performing team and engaged in hands-on debt restructuring and credit skills development. Her focus on detail-oriented work in a pressured and highly regulated environment has been instrumental in managing complex loan portfolios. She takes satisfaction in the career progression of her team members, reflecting her commitment to their development.