Rebecca Hawes
About Rebecca Hawes
Rebecca Hawes is a Risk Analyst currently working at Nationwide Building Society in Northampton, England. She has a background in engineering, having previously held roles at Vaillant Group and Homebase, and has a degree in Product Design Engineering from Loughborough University.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Rebecca Hawes has been employed at Nationwide Building Society as a Risk Analyst since 2021. In this role, she applies her analytical skills to assess and manage risks within the organization. Her position involves evaluating potential risks and implementing strategies to mitigate them, contributing to the overall safety and stability of the financial institution. She has been with Nationwide for approximately three years, based in Northampton, England.
Previous Experience at Vaillant Group
Prior to her current role, Rebecca worked at Vaillant Group in various capacities. She served as a Placement Engineer for 11 months in 2017 to 2018, where she gained practical engineering experience. Following this, she held the position of Assistant Product Manager from 2019 to 2021 for two years. In this role, she was involved in product management activities, demonstrating her ability to transition between engineering and management roles.
Experience at Homebase
Rebecca's early career included positions at Homebase, where she worked as a Customer Assistant. She held this role for one month in 2016 and for one year from 2014 to 2015. During her time at Homebase in Northampton, she developed customer service skills and gained experience in a retail environment.
Education and Expertise
Rebecca studied at Loughborough University, where she pursued a degree in Mechanical Engineering, achieving a Product Design Engineering (Hons) from 2015 to 2019. Additionally, she attended Campion School and Language College, where she completed A-levels in Physics, Mathematics, and Further Mathematics from 2008 to 2015. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both engineering principles and analytical skills.
Career Transition and Skills
Rebecca transitioned from a product management role to a risk analysis position, showcasing her versatility in career skills. This shift highlights her ability to adapt and apply her technical expertise in different contexts, combining her engineering background with her analytical capabilities to effectively manage risks.