Rebecca Phelan, Frm
About Rebecca Phelan, Frm
Rebecca Phelan is a Risk Manager specializing in Market, Liquidity, and Funding at Nationwide Building Society, where she has worked since 2017. She has extensive experience in risk management, having held various positions in notable firms and holds degrees in Accounting and Finance as well as Capital Markets and Finance.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Rebecca Phelan currently serves as a Risk Manager specializing in Market, Liquidity, and Funding at Nationwide Building Society. She has held this position since 2017, contributing to the organization's risk management strategies for over seven years. In her role, she focuses on identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with market fluctuations, liquidity challenges, and funding operations.
Previous Experience in Risk Management
Prior to her role at Nationwide Building Society, Rebecca Phelan accumulated extensive experience in risk management across various organizations. She worked at The Citco Group of Companies as a Risk & Valuations Account Manager from 2014 to 2017. Before that, she was a Risk Analyst for Commodities & Energy at LCH.Clearnet from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, she served as a Credit & Market Risk Management professional at ICAP for five months in 2014.
Education and Expertise
Rebecca Phelan holds a B.A. in Accounting and Finance from Dublin City University, which she completed from 2003 to 2006. She further advanced her education by obtaining an M.Sc. in Capital Markets & Finance from the same institution in 2007. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her analytical skills and expertise in financial markets.
Background in Risk Analysis
Rebecca Phelan has a solid background in risk analysis, having worked as a Risk Associate at State Street International Limited from 2008 to 2010. Her experience in this role, combined with her subsequent positions in risk management, has equipped her with a keen eye for detail and strong analytical skills, essential for identifying and mitigating risks in financial environments.