Julia Mahanty
About Julia Mahanty
Julia Mahanty serves as the Head of Operational Risk Oversight at Nationwide Building Society, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in security, resilience, and digital change, having held various senior roles in the UK Ministry of Defence and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Current Role at Nationwide Building Society
Julia Mahanty serves as the Head of Operational Risk Oversight at Nationwide Building Society since September 2019. In this role, she oversees critical areas such as IT, resilience, security, change, digital, and supply chain. Her leadership focuses on ensuring that operational risks are effectively managed and mitigated across these domains. This position is based in Pipers Way, Swindon.
Previous Experience at Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
Julia Mahanty worked at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills from 2014 to 2018. During her tenure, she held multiple roles, including Security, Transparency and Information Governance - CIO & DSO, and FLITE Programme Director. Her responsibilities included overseeing security measures and ensuring transparency in information governance. This experience contributed to her expertise in operational risk management.
Background in Cyber Skills at UK Ministry of Defence
Julia Mahanty held several positions at the UK Ministry of Defence, including Deputy Head of Cyber Skills and Training Workstream Leader from 2011 to 2012. She also served as Deputy Head of Information Skills & Training from 2007 to 2012 and was involved in the DII Programme as DD SRO & COHERENCE from 2004 to 2009. Her roles focused on enhancing cyber skills and training initiatives within the Ministry.
Educational Qualifications from University of Oxford
Julia Mahanty studied at the University of Oxford, specifically at the Said Business School, where she participated in the Major Projects Leadership Academy from 2015 to 2016. She graduated as part of the MPLA cohort 13. Additionally, she has pursued various professional development courses, including Organizational Leadership from the Cabinet Office and Managing Successful Programmes, achieving relevant certifications.
Professional Development and Certifications
Julia Mahanty has pursued extensive professional development throughout her career. She achieved the ACCA Diploma (Dip AF) from 1997 to 2000 and completed OGC Gateway Reviewer training from 2004 to 2016. Her commitment to continuous learning has equipped her with the skills necessary for her roles in operational risk oversight and security management.