Matthew Spratt

Matthew Spratt has a comprehensive work experience spanning various companies and roles. Matthew currently holds the position of Head of Technology Risk and Control at CLS Group, a role they have held since December 2021. Prior to that, they served as the Head of Project Audit at CLS Group from July 2018 to December 2021, where they successfully designed and implemented an audit strategy for the company's largest ever multi-year change program.

Before joining CLS Group, Matthew worked at Willis as the Director of IT and Project Audit from February 2013 to June 2018. During their time at Willis, they were responsible for global IT and project audit across the entire group and recruited a new audit team. Matthew also implemented automated audit management and data analysis software for the team.

Matthew's earlier experience includes working at Barclays as the Director of Compliance Audit and Director of Global Head of Change Audit. Matthew led recruitment efforts for specialist audit vacancies and delivered strategic projects on the redesign of specialist audit teams. Matthew also led a team of project and program audit specialists at Barclays, delivering audits of complex major change initiatives across the organization.

Prior to Barclays, Matthew worked at the Financial Services Authority, where they held various roles, including Relationship Manager in the Risk Management and Strategy Department and Associate in the Arrow Implementation, Risk Assessment Division. Matthew contributed to the design and implementation of the Arrow firm risk assessment framework and managed relationships with key divisions within the FSA.

Matthew's early career included roles at Lloyds TSB, where they served as a Principal Auditor in Projects and IT Audit and started as a Graduate Trainee. At Lloyds TSB, they undertook risk-based audits, supported audits of branches and business banking lending, and contributed to the development of improved departmental procedures.

Overall, Matthew Spratt has a diverse and extensive background in risk management, audits, and project management across multiple industries.

Matthew Spratt has a postgraduate diploma in Management Studies from Nottingham Business School, which they obtained from 1997 to 1998. Prior to that, they obtained a 1st Class BA Hons degree in History and Economics from Aberystwyth University, which they completed from 1993 to 1996. In addition, Matthew Spratt has completed several professional certifications, including being a Member of the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors - UK & Ireland up until 2008, and being a Practitioner in Prince 2, MSP - Managing Successful Programmes, MoR - Management of Risk, and MoP - Management of Portfolios. The exact duration of their certifications is not provided.