David Thomas

David Thomas is an experienced Senior Operational Risk Manager at Santander UK since December 2018, focusing on oversight of transformation and change within operational risk. Prior to this, David served as a Principal Consultant at BCS Consulting from September 2005 to November 2018, where engagement with major American and European financial institutions involved significant operational risk projects. Key achievements include implementing First Line of Defence Governance for investment banking, designing risk and control taxonomies, and leading firm-wide risk assessment initiatives across multiple regions. Earlier roles included positions as a Business Analyst at Westpac, Project Manager at Thomson Financial, and various analytical positions, culminating in a strong foundation in financial research since August 2000. David holds a BA Hons in French with Business from Queen Mary University of London and an MSc in Logistics from Cranfield School of Management.