John Grierson

John Grierson is a seasoned risk management professional with extensive experience in the financial sector. Currently serving as a Risk Specialist and Chief Risk Officer at Castle Community Bank since August 2021, John has previously held significant positions at Virgin Money from November 2009 to June 2021, including Head of Change Risk and Director of Strategic and Prudential Risk (Interim). Earlier roles include Senior Manager of Risk Projects at RBS, Project Manager for Continuing Professional Development at The Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland, and various leadership positions at RBS and Tesco Personal Finance. John's academic background includes a BA (Hons) in Financial Services from Edinburgh Napier University and a professional banking qualification (MCIBS) from Glasgow Caledonian University.