Wendy Phillis has been named as RBS International’s new Chief Risk Officer, effective in role from 14th November.
Wendy (pictured) has over 25 years’ experience in global leadership roles in Risk and Compliance within Financial Services. Previously Wendy held positions including Group Chief Risk Officer at Link Group, Managing Director of Regulatory Solutions for RBC Investor & Treasury Services and Group Chief Risk and Group Chief Compliance Officer at ICAP. She also has more than 16 years’ experience at State Street, holding roles as Senior Vice President, Head of Risk Management (EMEA) and COO for State Street Global Markets (EMEA).
Oliver Holbourn, CEO of RBS International, commented on the appointment: “This is a fantastic appointment and Wendy is an excellent addition to our new Executive Team. She is hugely talented and brings a broad range of experience and strong regulatory credentials, having held senior positions with some of the major players in the industry. I’m looking forward to working with her and our ExCo to shape and inform our strategic intent over the next stage in the bank’s journey.”
Wendy commented: “I am absolutely delighted to have been asked to lead RBS International’s Risk team. I believe strongly in our bank’s purpose and am looking forward to working to ensure that we continue to deliver that purpose, while maintaining a risk profile that meets the highest banking industry standards.”
