Louise Cronin
About Louise Cronin
Louise Cronin is a Process and Controls Senior Analyst with over 11 years of experience in her current role, focusing on risk assessment and compliance. She holds multiple qualifications in Business and Information Technology from the University of the West of England and has a background in IT auditing.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Louise Cronin has served as a Process and Controls Senior Analyst at Nationwide Building Society since 2013. In this role, she focuses on assessing risks and controls in data transfer, particularly for critical and regulatory reporting. Her responsibilities include modeling data flows to identify risk and control points, as well as developing action plans to address control gaps within various business areas. Over her tenure, she has contributed to the implementation of processes for the regular attestation of control effectiveness.
Education and Expertise
Louise Cronin holds multiple qualifications from the University of the West of England, including a BTEC Higher National Certificate in Business & Finance, a BA (Hons) in Business Studies, and an MSc in Information Technology. Additionally, she earned a BTEC National Certificate in Business & Finance from Worcester Technical College. Her expertise encompasses ISO/IEC 27001 and Sarbanes Oxley compliance, IT/IS auditing, and ITIL frameworks.
Background
Before her current role, Louise Cronin worked as an IT Auditor from 2006 to 2013. This seven-year experience provided her with a solid foundation in auditing practices and compliance requirements. Her background in business and finance, combined with her technical qualifications, has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of both operational and regulatory aspects of the industry.
Achievements
Louise Cronin has developed skills in change management, user relationship management, and project planning. She has experience in release management and relational databases, which supports her proficiency in coordinating and supporting various projects. Her ability to implement development methodologies and provide user training further enhances her contributions to her team and organization.