Nigel Brigden

A strategic thinker keen to contribute towards an organisation's business strategy and risk management, identifying new business opportunities, systems, processes and procedures, which will make a difference, with extensive contacts in the industry:

Trade Associations, Regulatory bodies (Bank of England, FCA and PSR) Banks and related organisations/industries, Software houses, Outsource providers and Solicitors/ Accountants.

I also have extensive experience of event organisation having been in charge of the Association of Foreign Banks2-day International Banking Conference for over 10 years.

• Iremit Global Remittance Limited

  Director

  May 2016 – Present

  Providing management expertise to support their UK operations including compliance, property management/sourcing, general advice on all aspects of a PSP’s activities, assisting with banking relationships, liaising with our Trade Association (AUKPI) and assisting our Head Office in Manila

• Expert Evidence Ltd ( www.expert-evidence.com )

  Consultant

  June 2014 – Present

  Providing consultancy as a Banking expert witness specialising in domestic and international payments, internet banking fraud, and domestic and international securities markets. Confidential details of cases processed can be provided on request.

• NHB Consulting Limited

  Director

  February 2012 - 2014

  2014 – Consultant examiner for the Institute of Financial Services – preparation of exam questions for International Trade Finance.

  2013 – Management, governance advice and support for a Telecoms management company located in the North West.

  2012 – A strategic IT review for a major London International Bank which produced a Board report and recommendations for the future. The recommendations were accepted and implemented.

• Association of Foreign Banks (www.foreignbanks.org.uk)

  Consultant

  March 2012 -December 2018

  Achievements:

  • 2001 – 2018 Organisation of the AFB’s annual 2-day international Banking Conference until 2018
  • 2014 - Completion of the Input to the FCA’s recommendations re the new Payments Regulator
  • 2013 - Completion of the AFB’s response to HM Treasury proposals re the Payments Industry.
  • 2012 - Finalisation of the AFB’s new website

  Key roles:

  • Representing the Association at various market wide technical banking committees (the Payments Council and the Bank of England FX joint Standing Committee Operations Sub Group)
  • Attending Technical Committee meetings (Operations, HR, CFO’s, Risk, Operational Risk)
  • Provision technical/legal advice and support to our membership
  • Responsibility for the annual Association of Foreign Banks Two day International Banking Conference ( I have been doing this for over 10 years)
    • Venue & facilities selection
    • Raising sponsorship & arranging speakers
    • Promotion & promotional materials
    • Delegates – invitations
    • Event management
  • Responsibility for the launch and day to day management of the Association’s new website.

• AFB Operations Committee

  Chair

  2001 – 2013

• Bank Leumi (UK) plc, London W1C 1BG ( www.bankleumi.co.uk )

  Senior Vice President & Head of Operations

  - November 1983– February 2012 (28 years 4 months)

  Responsible over the years for Information Technology, Trade Finance, Treasury Settlements, Securities Back Office, Capital Markets, Retail Back Office, Administration (Inc facilities and real estate), and Correspondent Banking.

  A key senior member of the management team with responsibility for operational management and a keen eye on service levels and what needs to be developed to maintain a competitive edge, and responsible for the IT and Operations budget.

  Key achievements and responsibilities included:

  • Member of The Operations Risk Committee
  • Represented the IT function at Board Committee meetings
  • Development and introduction of systems for trade finance, CRM, single customer view, regulatory reporting, private banking, dealing room.
  • Internet Banking
  • Responsibility for the bank’s procedures
  • Membership of CHAPs and Faster Payments
  • Outsourcing of production of customer documentation (statements etc)
  • Introduction of card services to customers
  • The successful relocation of our London Office and opening and closure of branches
  • Setting up of Bank Leumi (Jersey) Ltd (www.leumijersey.com)
  • Setting of Leumi ABL Ltd (an asset-based lending subsidiary based in Brighton) (www.leumiabl.co.uk )
  • Director of the nominee company.
  • Director of the Pension Fund

  Retired from Bank Leumi at the end of February 2012.