Rashmita Ukil
About Rashmita Ukil
Rashmita Ukil serves as the Divisional Risk Officer for Group Finance at Nationwide Building Society, where she has worked since 2014. With a background in various managerial roles, she has received multiple awards for her contributions to risk management and has implemented significant governance frameworks.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Rashmita Ukil has been serving as the Divisional Risk Officer in Group Finance at Nationwide Building Society since 2014. In this role, she focuses on financial reporting and tax within the organization. Her tenure has lasted for 10 years, during which she has contributed significantly to the risk management framework. Rashmita has introduced a forward-thinking approach to risk discussions, particularly at Senior Management Team meetings, enhancing the strategic oversight of risks. She has also successfully embedded governance frameworks for managing major outsourced contracts, which total over £800 million.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before joining Nationwide Building Society, Rashmita Ukil held several positions that contributed to her expertise in risk management. She worked as a Customer Service Manager from 1998 to 2005 for seven years, followed by a role as Operations Reporting Manager from 2005 to 2006 for one year. Rashmita then served as a Commercial Manager from 2008 to 2014 for six years. Additionally, she was a Relationship Manager at Williams Lea from 2006 to 2008 for two years. These roles provided her with a diverse background in customer service, operations, and commercial management.
Education and Expertise
Rashmita Ukil possesses extensive knowledge and expertise in risk management, particularly within the financial services sector. As the Divisional Risk Officer, she acts as the Subject Matter Expert for risk in her division, providing support and guidance to various areas. Her proactive approach includes offering education and training to staff, which enhances risk awareness across the organization. This focus on education reflects her commitment to fostering a culture of risk management within Nationwide Building Society.
Achievements and Recognition
Throughout her career at Nationwide Building Society, Rashmita Ukil has received three Recognition Awards for her contributions as Divisional Risk Officer. These awards highlight her effectiveness in enhancing risk management practices within the organization. Her initiatives, including the introduction of a horizon scanning approach to risk discussions and the establishment of governance frameworks for major contracts, demonstrate her ability to drive improvements in risk oversight and management.