Jamie, 44 - Chief Audit Executive

I'm helping to effectively manage the risks in one of Europe’s largest banks, for the good of customers, society, employees and shareholders

A-levels

Biology, Chemistry, Physics

Degree

Biochemistry and Italian University of East Anglia
Chartered Accountant - ACA

How I got to where I am now

High School Teacher in Japan (2 years)

Trainee Accountant at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) 3 years

Qualified Accountant at PWC - 4 years (2 years in Tokyo)

Internal Auditor - Barclays Bank. 10 years in Internal Audit - with final role as Managing Director for Asia Pacific

Chief Audit Executive - Nordea, Stockholm (2 years so far....)

My big tip...

Choose the best course over the best location, you’ll have a good time wherever you go and even if you are unsure what career path you will take after university, consider courses with a broad practical application.