Michael Grandison
About Michael Grandison
Michael Grandison is a Senior Risk Modeller at Nationwide Building Society, specializing in retail credit risk, financial modeling, forecasting, and stress testing. He has over 20 years of experience in various roles within the financial sector, including credit risk analysis and strategic planning.
Current Role at Nationwide Building Society
Michael Grandison serves as the Credit Risk Analyst Lead at Nationwide Building Society, a position he has held since 2015. In this role, he focuses on Credit Risk Measurement and Financial Planning. His responsibilities include overseeing risk modeling, forecasting, and stress testing within the retail credit risk sector. Grandison's tenure at Nationwide has spanned over nine years, during which he has contributed significantly to the organization's risk management strategies.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Before his current role, Michael Grandison worked in various capacities within Nationwide Building Society. He was a Senior MI Analyst from 2011 to 2014, where he focused on MI Analytics and Strategy Analysis. He also served as a Technical Specialist Lead for EUC Systems Support for a year in 2014. Prior to joining Nationwide, he worked at Lloyds Banking Group as a Personal Account Manager from 2003 to 2005 and at Kettering Borough Council as Business Support from 2005 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
Michael Grandison holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Computer Science from Queen Mary University of London, which he completed from 1999 to 2002. He is a certified SAS Programmer with specialized skills in data modeling. His educational background and certifications provide him with a strong foundation in risk management and financial modeling, essential for his roles in the financial sector.
Skills and Competencies
Michael Grandison possesses excellent organizational abilities and communication skills, which are critical in his roles within risk management and financial analysis. His expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and stress testing complements his strong background in risk management. These skills enable him to effectively contribute to the strategic objectives of Nationwide Building Society.