

Sean has been integral to a transformation in the Bank’s approach, including putting in place a new Risk Taxonomy, Bank Risk Report, approach to RCSA, Control Testing, Operational Risk losses and Scenario Analysis as well as setting up a new Operational Risk Oversight Committee, which he chairs. This includes liaison with the PRA and FCA and making ongoing enhancements to the Bank’s approach to risk appetite, governance and embedding a strong risk culture across the three lines of defence. He is currently Director of Enterprise and Operational Risk at Metro Bank, running a growing team responsible for the Bank’s overall risk management framework and approach to Operational Risk from a second line perspective. Sean has held Director level roles at a number of organisations, both on a consultancy and permanent basis. He is a passionate advocate for the furtherance of Operational Risk as a discipline, co-authoring papers and acting as a speaker and panellist at many external events. Sean has over 25 years of experience in Risk Management across disciplines, including Enterprise Risk, Operational Risk, Credit Risk, Strategic Risk and Front Office Supervision.

In addition to pursuing a geeky personal interest in Cyberpsychology, he is a member of the Institute of Leadership, holds a master’s degree in Intelligence and International Security and a diploma in Anti-Money Laundering, and is currently working towards a diploma in Data Analytics. Alex has spent his career collaborating with and within a range of cross-sector organisations and law enforcement, on initiatives that support our collective ability to access the right information and infrastructure to minimise the harmful impact of crime on economies and societies. This work supports our colleagues and clients to manage financial crime risks and to protect our customers and the bank. With the support of HRCU colleagues, he leads intelligence projects and proactive investigations to build bank-wide understanding of the financial crime threats. Keith has a degree in Economics from Cambridge University and an MSc in Economics and Econometrics from the University of Bristol, has certifications on ESG Investing and Sustainability & Climate Risk, and helped write the ESG Investment Handbook.Īlex’s current responsibilities include leading the financial crime intelligence and data development strategies for Standard Chartered Bank’s High Risk Client Unit. In addition to his NED role at Admiral, Keith is also a Trustee for the International House Trust Charity and on the Risk and Audit Committee at Glamorgan CCC and can therefore give a perspective of governance from both an Executive and independent viewpoint.

He has also held senior roles in risk management and audit at Standard Chartered and Deutsche Bank and spent two years within the Policy team at the Financial Services Authority. He was previously Group-wide Chief Internal Audit Executive for all Prudential’s insurance and asset management companies.
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Before that, Keith held a number of senior roles at Prudential and M&G Plc (M&G) – being the first Chief Risk Officer at M&G having helped the company de-merge from Prudential Plc. Prior to joining Admiral, Keith was previously CRCO at Federated Hermes Limited – the fund management company that has been at the forefront of sustainability investing and global stewardship since 1983. He has extensive experience in risk management and governance, having worked in insurance, asset management and banking for 25 years. Keith is currently Group Chief Risk and Compliance Officer (CRCO) of Admiral Group Plc, having previously been a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Risk & Audit Committee for two entities within the Admiral Group.
