Neil Graham
About Neil Graham
Neil Graham serves as the Head of Model Risk Oversight at Nationwide Building Society, a position he has held since 2018. With a strong background in risk management and mathematics, he has accumulated extensive experience in the financial sector, including previous roles at Lloyds Banking Group and HBOS.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Neil Graham has held multiple positions at Nationwide Building Society since joining the organization. He currently serves as the Head of Model Risk Oversight, a role he has occupied since 2018. Prior to this, he was the Head of Prudential Risk Oversight - Model Risk from 2016 to 2018. He also worked as a Model Risk Manager from 2012 to 2013 and as a Senior Model Risk Manager from 2013 to 2016. His tenure at Nationwide spans over a decade, contributing significantly to the organization's risk management framework.
Education and Expertise
Neil Graham completed his secondary education at Maesydderwen Comprehensive School, achieving 4 A-Levels and 10 GCSEs between 1991 and 1998. He pursued higher education at Cardiff University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mathematics from 1998 to 2001. He furthered his studies at the same institution, obtaining a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Mathematics from 2001 to 2004. This educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in analytical and quantitative skills relevant to risk management.
Professional Background
Before his current role at Nationwide Building Society, Neil Graham gained extensive experience in the banking sector. He worked at Lloyds Banking Group as a Risk Manager from 2009 to 2011 and served as a Capital Manager from 2011 to 2012. His experience also includes positions at HBOS, where he was a Senior Decision Science Analyst from 2005 to 2007 and a Senior Risk Analyst from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, he worked as a Teaching Assistant at Cardiff University from 2004 to 2005, contributing to his academic and professional development.
Career Progression
Neil Graham's career in risk management has shown a clear progression through various roles and responsibilities. He began his career at HBOS, advancing from a Senior Decision Science Analyst to a Senior Risk Analyst. He then transitioned to Nationwide Building Society, where he took on several leadership roles in model risk management. His experience at Lloyds Banking Group further solidified his expertise in risk oversight and capital management, leading to his current position as Head of Model Risk Oversight at Nationwide.