Lorna Roberts
About Lorna Roberts
Lorna Roberts is a Senior Project Manager with extensive experience in the financial services sector, currently working at Nationwide Building Society in Swindon, United Kingdom. She has a strong background in implementing Open Banking solutions and digital payment technologies, and has been recognized as a Rising Star within her organization.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Lorna Roberts has held multiple positions at Nationwide Building Society, starting as a Delivery Manager from 2012 to 2013. She then progressed to Project Manager from 2013 to 2015 and later served as Senior Project Manager from 2015 to 2017. In 2018, she returned to Nationwide Building Society as a Senior Project Manager, a role she continues to hold for over six years. Her responsibilities include overseeing project implementations and ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic goals.
Previous Experience at Latitude Financial Services
Before her current role at Nationwide Building Society, Lorna Roberts worked at Latitude Financial Services as a Senior Project Manager for 11 months in Melbourne, Australia, from 2017 to 2018. In this position, she contributed to project management initiatives, enhancing her expertise in the financial services sector.
Career Background at Barclays and Friends Life UK
Lorna Roberts began her career at Barclays, where she worked as a Graduate from 2007 to 2009. Following this, she joined Friends Life UK as a Junior Project Manager, serving from 2009 to 2012. This experience provided her with foundational skills in project management and set the stage for her subsequent roles in the industry.
Education and Expertise
Lorna Roberts earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Cell Biology and Anatomy from Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd, completing her studies from 2003 to 2007. She has developed expertise in implementing Open Banking solutions and digital payment technologies, including PayPal and Apple Pay, which are critical in today's financial landscape.
Recognition and Leadership Development
Lorna Roberts has been recognized as a Rising Star within Nationwide Building Society, highlighting her exceptional performance and potential for future leadership. She has also participated in Nationwide's Future Leaders Programme, which focuses on developing high-potential employees for leadership roles within the organization.