Alexandra Dawson, Cams
About Alexandra Dawson, Cams
Alexandra Dawson is the Director of Risk Strategy & Technology at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in financial services risk management, having held various roles at organizations such as Commonwealth Bank, HSBC, and EY.
Current Role at KPMG Australia
Alexandra Dawson currently holds the position of Director, Risk Strategy & Technology at KPMG Australia. She has been in this role since 2021, contributing her expertise in risk management from the Sydney office. Her responsibilities include overseeing risk strategies and technology implementations that enhance the firm's capabilities in managing financial services risks.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Prior to her current role, Alexandra Dawson worked at several notable organizations in the financial services sector. She served as a Senior Manager of Group Investigations at Commonwealth Bank from 2016 to 2017. Before that, she was a Senior Investigator at Commonwealth Bank for eight months in 2015. Additionally, she held the position of Manager for Global Anti-Bribery & Corruption Escalations & Resolutions at HSBC in 2014.
Education and Qualifications
Alexandra Dawson studied at the University of Wales, Newport (UWCN), where she achieved a degree in Law & Business. She also attended Windermere St Anne's, furthering her educational background. She is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, which complements her expertise in risk management and financial investigations.
Background in Government and Regulatory Roles
Alexandra Dawson has a diverse background that includes roles in both government and regulatory environments. She worked as a Consumer Protection Officer at the City of Cardiff Council from 2002 to 2007. Additionally, she served as a Financial Investigator at the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in London from 2012 to 2014, where she focused on financial compliance and investigations.
Leadership in Risk Management
With extensive experience in financial services risk management, Alexandra Dawson is recognized as an experienced leader in the field. Her multi-jurisdictional background spans various roles that have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of risk management practices across different regulatory environments.