Rebecca Dyson
About Rebecca Dyson
Rebecca Dyson is a Senior Auditor with extensive experience in internal auditing and data analysis. She has worked for various organizations, including Nationwide Building Society, Santander UK, and TSB Bank, and holds qualifications in internal auditing and data protection.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Rebecca Dyson currently holds the position of Senior Auditor at Nationwide Building Society, a role she has occupied since 2021. In this capacity, she utilizes her extensive experience in internal auditing and risk analysis to ensure compliance and optimize assurance coverage. Prior to this role, she worked as a Risk Analyst at Nationwide Building Society from 2010 to 2012, where she gained valuable insights into risk management processes.
Previous Employment Experience
Rebecca Dyson has a diverse work history in the financial sector. She served as a Senior Internal Auditor at Santander UK from 2017 to 2018, where she provided assurance against key controls. Before that, she worked at TSB Bank as an MI & Insight Consultant from 2016 to 2017. Her earlier roles include positions at Barclaycard as a Senior MI Developer and MI Analyst, and as a Business Finance Analyst at BlackRock. Additionally, she has experience in internal auditing at BDO and Central Bedfordshire Council.
Education and Expertise
Rebecca Dyson studied at the University of Leicester, where she earned a Master of Chemistry degree from 2006 to 2010. She completed her secondary education at Bishop Stopford School from 1999 to 2006. She is a qualified Internal Auditor (CIA) and is currently pursuing chartered status (CMIIA). Additionally, she holds a certification as a Privacy Professional (CIPP/E) with a focus on European data protection law.
Technical Skills and Data Analytics
Rebecca Dyson possesses strong technical skills in coding, particularly in SQL, SAS, and VBA, with a notable strength in SQL. She employs data analytics and population testing techniques using Excel and IDEA to enhance assurance coverage. Her experience includes providing insights into digital channels and performing audits for external clients, such as museums and medical councils, during her tenure at Moore Stephens (now BDO).
Professional Affiliations
Rebecca Dyson is an active member of the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors Data Analytics Forum. This involvement reflects her commitment to staying updated on industry trends and best practices in internal auditing and data analytics.