Sarah Austin
About Sarah Austin
Sarah Austin is a Senior Operations Officer at Nationwide Building Society, where she has worked since 2012. She holds a BA Hons in Psychology and Sociology from Sheffield Hallam University and has extensive experience in operations and settlements management.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Sarah Austin has been employed at Nationwide Building Society since 2004. She initially served as a Lead Administrator from 2004 to 2007. Following this role, she worked as an Operations Officer in Treasury Controls and Collateral Management from 2011 to 2012. In 2007, she began her role as a Settlements Officer, which lasted until 2011. Since 2012, she has held the position of Senior Operations Officer. In her current role, she deputizes for the Controls Manager, overseeing team operations and producing management information for senior management.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Austin completed her A-Levels at Thomas Becket R.C Upper School from 1997 to 2001, focusing on Maths, English Literature, and Art. She then pursued higher education at Sheffield Hallam University, where she studied Psychology and Sociology, earning a BA Hons degree from 2001 to 2004. Her educational background provides a foundation for her analytical and operational responsibilities at Nationwide Building Society.
Background
Sarah Austin's career at Nationwide Building Society spans nearly two decades, beginning in 2004. Her progression through various roles demonstrates her commitment to the organization. Her responsibilities have included overseeing daily nostro reconciliations, inspecting reports for control maintenance, and ensuring accuracy in trade confirmations. This experience has contributed to her expertise in operations and management within the financial services sector.
Achievements
In her role as Senior Operations Officer, Sarah Austin is responsible for signing off daily nostro reconciliations and monitoring trade confirmations. She ensures a high level of accuracy in manual work keyed by Settlements. Her oversight of team operations and production of management information for senior management reflects her significant contributions to the operational efficiency of Nationwide Building Society.