Aidan Fitzsimmons
About Aidan Fitzsimmons
Aidan Fitzsimmons serves as the Interim Risk and Control Manager at Nationwide Building Society, bringing extensive experience in risk management and compliance from various roles in the financial sector.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Aidan Fitzsimmons is currently serving as the Interim Risk and Control Manager at Nationwide Building Society, a position he has held since 2021 while working from home. Prior to this role, he worked in various capacities at Nationwide, including Interim Digital Risk and Compliance Manager from 2018 to 2019, Senior Risk and Compliance Manager from 2019 to 2020, Risk Consultant from 2020 to 2021, and Interim Innovation Compliance Consultant from 2017 to 2018. His extensive experience at Nationwide spans multiple roles focused on risk management and compliance.
Experience at Royal Bank of Scotland
Aidan Fitzsimmons has a significant background at Royal Bank of Scotland, where he held various positions from 2002 to 2015. His roles included Conduct Risk Implementation Manager (Secondment) from 2012 to 2013, Senior Analyst in Compliance Advisory from 2010 to 2012, and AML Personal Banking Regulatory Review Lead (Secondment) from 2014 to 2015. He also served as 2LOD Oversight Manager in Conduct Advisory from 2013 to 2014. His tenure at RBS provided him with a solid foundation in risk management and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Aidan Fitzsimmons studied at Winstanley College, where he completed A Levels in Mathematics, Information Technology, Physical Education, and Biology from 2000 to 2002. He possesses expertise in both first and second lines of defense in risk management, with skills in operational risk management, conduct risk, anti-money laundering (AML), and regulatory liaison. His educational background and professional experience contribute to his comprehensive understanding of risk and compliance.
Achievements in Risk Management
Throughout his career, Aidan Fitzsimmons has contributed to the development of risk frameworks, including a notable project involving the launch of a new mobile app with messaging and chatbot capabilities. This initiative utilized Agile delivery methodology, showcasing his ability to integrate risk management with innovative technology solutions. His work reflects a commitment to enhancing compliance and risk management practices within the financial sector.