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Larry Official

@larryofficial

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Strategic risk manager with expertise in regulatory compliance and project analysis.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that values strategic risk management and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am a strategic and reliable professional with a diverse background in Risk Management, Project Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, and Stakeholder Engagement across various sectors including Banking, Treasury, Vehicle Financing, Aviation, and Not-for-Profit. My experience at Lloyds Banking Group has honed my skills in embedding risk management practices, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring effective controls. I take pride in being a proven team player, adept at problem-solving and providing data-driven risk insights.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led core infrastructure risk initiatives, managed end-to-end controls, and provided regulatory compliance oversight. My role as a Risk Manager has allowed me to partner with teams to ensure service resilience and alignment with organizational priorities. I am passionate about continuous improvement and have a track record of championing agile methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and stakeholder engagement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Risk Manager, Core Infrastructure Services

Current

Lloyds Banking Group

May 2025 - Present (3 months)

Supported embedding risk management practices, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring effective controls. Led core infrastructure risk initiatives across critical operational services, ensuring operational stability and alignment with Group COO priorities.

Risk Management Risk Assessment Regulatory Compliance Operational Stability Stakeholder Engagement RCSA Submissions

Controls Manager, CIO Enabling Services

Lloyds Banking Group

Sep 2024 - Present (11 months)

Managed end-to-end controls, governance, and assurance practices to support CIO Enabling Services. Provided control support for Group Incident Management reviews, ensuring timely report sign-offs.

Governance Assurance Practices Incident Management

Mgr./Risk Partner – Technology Resilience

Lloyds Banking Group

Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)

Provided Risk expertise and peer reviews within Technology Resilience, ensuring operational continuity. Led risk mitigation efforts for change management, reducing exposure to cyber threats and improving resilience across key infrastructure projects.

Risk Management Technology Resiliency Operational Continuity Risk Mitigation Change Management

Risk Manager

Lloyds Banking Group

Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)

Provided regulatory surveillance and compliance oversight across Treasury functions, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. Owned and managed the Data Risk & Control profile for Corporate Treasury, overseeing KRIs for Model and Data risks using the SUMMIT tool.

Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Control Profile SUMMIT Tool

IT Project Analyst

Lloyds Banking Group – Lex Autolease

Jun 2019 - Present (6 years 2 months)

Led process optimisation and pricing simplification efforts, collaborating with Project Lab colleagues. Provided technical support and defect resolution to improve accuracy and operational efficiency.

Process Optimization Pricing Simplification Technical Support Agile Ceremonies Backlog Grooming

Resolution Executive – Customer Resolution

Lex Autolease

Sep 2017 - Present (7 years 11 months)

Investigated regulated and non-regulated complaints, delivering fair outcomes aligned with financial conduct standards. Applied analytical techniques to identify root causes and implement control improvements.

Analytical Techniques Root Cause Analysis Control Improvements

Business Analyst / QA

Digital Bananas Technology

Mar 2016 - Present (9 years 5 months)

Delivered user stories and testing scripts across multiple projects via active stakeholder engagement. Collaborated with Agile team and business SMEs to create justifiable business cases.

User Stories Stakeholder Engagement Agile Methodologies Business Use Cases

Business Services Analyst (Billing)

Lex Autolease

Feb 2016 - Present (9 years 6 months)

Designed and implemented bespoke billing reports and system improvements to reduce manual errors. Led documentation and control enhancements for Business Services aligned with ISO9001 standards.

System Enhancements Documentation ISO 9001 Business Services

Personal Banking Customer Assistant

Virgin Money Bank Plc

Sep 2014 - Present (10 years 11 months)

Delivered transactional banking services with high regulatory compliance and adherence to GDPR. Handled CHAPS, BACS, FPS, and store reconciliations.

Transaction Banking Regulatory Compliance GDPR CHAPS BACS FPS Reconciliations

Customer Relations Executive

Virgin Atlantic Airways

Sep 2010 - Present (14 years 11 months)

Resolved customer queries and complaints in line with SLAs, quality standards and FCA regulations. Modelled strong stakeholder relationships and promoted customer trust and retention.

Customer Service SLA Quality

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

L4 Data Analysis Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship, Data Analysis

Currently undertaking a Level 4 Data Analysis Apprenticeship to develop advanced skills in data interpretation and analysis. This program focuses on practical application of data tools and techniques.

London School of Business & Finance

ACCA, Accounting and Finance

2012 - 2014

Undertook studies for the ACCA qualification, gaining comprehensive knowledge in accounting and finance. Focused on developing skills essential for a career in financial management and auditing.

Newport Business School

MBA, Business Administration

2008 - 2010

Pursued a Master of Business Administration, focusing on advanced business principles and management strategies. Developed expertise in various aspects of business operations and leadership.