Rob Gibbs

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FTSE25 Company, Global IT, Office of the CIO IT Procurement B2B Partner Cost Optimisation & Sustainability Global programme to improve the operational efficiency and commercial performance through IT procurement, global supplier strategy and partnership rationalisation. Working closely with IT Finance, Group Legal and IT Delivery Towers. UK & MENA Securities Brokerage Leadership, Governance and Compliance. Conducted a compliance review of the Group and UK policies for a boutique securities brokerage. Advisory to Group Compliance Officer (MENA), and compliance team (UK). Directed a comprehensive review of the group and UK regulatory policies for a boutique securities brokerage to ensure compliance with FCA) requirements. Delivered strategic recommendations to the Group Compliance Officer and UK compliance team on governance framework, process and policy changes to adhere with industry best practice. Advisory to Group Compliance Officer based in MENA, and London based compliance team. Challenger Bank Initiation of a core banking platform build -incorporating a project discovery phase and regulatory compIiance framework. Working in conjunction with the core banking team, MLRO and senior management team. Skills: Strategic Expertise: Management Consultancy, Project Management & Delivery, Strategy Review & Alignment, Operational Efficiency, Cost Optimisation, Governance, Project Planning, Partnerships Management, Strategic Business Change Regulatory Acumen: Policy Analysis, Financial Regulation, AML, MAR, Regulatory Compliance, Policy Framework, Policy Drafting Leadership & Collaboration: Stakeholder Engagement, Global Partner Contract Standardisation, Supplier Analysis & Rationalisation, Delivery Collaboration, Performance Management, Communication, Negotiation, Senior Stakeholder Management Technical Proficiency: Programme Initiation & Discovery, Regulatory Frameworks, Capital Markets, Target Operating Model, Commercial & Contract Negotiation, Process Implementation

Financial services consultant in areas of business consulting and technology. Rob's day job includes project management, team collaboration, business development, proposals and pitch work, project work and client delivery, future state visions (FSV), Environment, Social and Governance (ESG), training, team management, coaching and mentoring. GFT partner with companies such Google (GCP) and Amazon (AWS), providing nearshore and onshore consultancy and technology engineering services. GFT has a focus on areas of banking, insurance, wealth and asset management. GFT is the leading independent provider of business, design and technology consulting services. GFT offer end-to-end services covering everything from strategic management consultancy and advisory services, through to implementation and support for our clients' technologies.

Ultra Marathon Competitor (250km event). I gave myself a target to raise £25k+ for 2 charities. Walking with the Wounded and The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. This all happened pre-during-post Covid19 which added further challenges, especially whilst trying to train for the event which was delayed 5 times. Through the generous support of corporates, friends and family, I raised in excess of £25k. 🙏🏻 Thank you Corporate Kit Sponsors: - Hoka One One Trainers (Deckers) for your generosity and my endless supply of footwear and kit. - The John Lewis Partnership. - Saddle Spur - Gibbs Wagner Mortgage Advice Bureau - Natiiv Collagen - Recover Pro I established a high performance approach to the challenge: Planning and Execution of Endurance and Strength Training; Mental and Physical Resilience; Kit; Recovery; Rehab; Nutrition; Hydration and Sleep.

Led a comprehensive peer review of HSBC's Global Markets IT surveillance program, evaluating it from an efficiency and operational methodology standpoint. This initiative embraced Agile methodologies and best practices to enhance business value, notably improving Time to Market (TTM), optimizing operational efficiency and management, and minimizing delivery risks. Formulated strategic recommendations to advance Agile delivery capabilities, increase business value, and mitigated delivery risks, all of which were unanimously approved by the program sponsor and board, underlining a pivotal strategic enhancement. Pioneered a cultural shift towards Agile principles, implementing an Agile delivery model and resource strategy to promote metrics-based continuous improvement. This strategy significantly elevated operational efficiency, accelerated market readiness, and reduced delivery costs. Provided coaching and mentorship to a global delivery team, fostering the adoption of Agile best practices across all operational and management levels. A key focus was cultivating a High Performance Team mentality among software delivery team leads in the UK, Poland, and India, as well as among senior management, to encourage a culture of excellence and continuous development. Conducted an Agile-based team restructuring review aimed at streamlining delivery processes, cutting unnecessary costs, and reducing duplication. This critical evaluation ensured a more efficient and cost-effective delivery framework, contributing to the program's success by focusing on metrics-based continuous improvement.

Cross functional data alignment is a huge challenge for a large organisation, especially when based upon a federated delivery model. The project was to align Risk, Finance and Treasury functional data, was a focus upon the producers and consumers of the data. The aim was ultimately to improve cross functional efficiency and reduce overlapping feeds and costs.

Banking Operations Future State Vision project. Working with the Global Operations and Technology teams to automate processes to enable sustainable growth and multiply business volumes. The aim was to also reduce risk, streamline operations and increase efficiency.

MiFID II is a huge regulation with many challenges. The project required implementation of MiFID II into IT systems to enable Global Transaction Banking to be compliant with the regulation at Go Live date. The engagement involved up to 14 work streams, necessitating cross divisional engagement and co-ordination with senior management reviews including C level executive reviews. Under Rob's leadership the MiFID II team won Team of the year for GFT and were praised by DB at MD level for the work completed and shared throughout the bank.

Private Wealth Management - Relationship Manager and Business Development. Generation of NNA, client portfolio reviews and client engagement. Chartered Wealth Manager – CISI         Private Client Investment Advice & Management (PCIAM) - CISI Level 6  UBS University, Diploma in Wealth Management

Human and physical geography. Glaciology Dissertation. 2011: Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS)