John Curtis
About John Curtis
John Curtis serves as the Head of Operational Risk Oversight at Nationwide Building Society, a position he has held since 2017. He has extensive experience in risk management and governance, having previously worked at Aviva plc and KPMG.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
John Curtis has been employed at Nationwide Building Society since 2013. He currently holds the position of Head of Operational Risk Oversight, a role he has maintained for seven years. In addition to this position, he also serves as Head of Risk for Group Retail, Operations, and Transformation, contributing to the organization's risk management strategies and operational oversight.
Previous Experience at Aviva plc
Prior to his current role, John Curtis worked at Aviva plc in various capacities. He served as Head of Governance and Risk Management from 2005 to 2008, and as Group Information Risk and Governance Director from 2010 to 2012. He also held the position of Director of Financial Control - NUCS for 11 months in 2004 to 2005, and was Head of CIO Business Operations from 2008 to 2010. His tenure at Aviva plc spanned multiple years and locations, primarily in Norwich and London.
Experience at KPMG
John Curtis began his career at KPMG, where he worked as an Accountant from 1989 to 1998. He also served as a Computer Audit Consultant at KPMG Australia from 1993 to 1995. His roles at KPMG provided him with foundational experience in financial control and audit processes.
Education and Qualifications
John Curtis studied at the University of Warwick, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy from 1986 to 1989. Prior to this, he attended Norwich City College, achieving A Levels in Maths, Physics, and Economics from 1984 to 1986. His educational background supports his expertise in risk management and financial governance.