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Christine Palmer

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Chief Risk Officer at Santander UK
📍 Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Christine Palmer is a Chief Risk Officer with extensive experience in global financial institutions like Santander UK, Aldermore Bank, and RBS. She is a strategic leader specializing in comprehensive risk management, transformational change, and fostering robust risk cultures. She holds a Bachelors degree from the University of Wales and a certification in AI for Business Innovation.

Christine is a passionate and recognized advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is the Executive Committee Sponsor for Santanders ethnicity networks, championing programs that support the career progression of underrepresented talent and advocating for inclusive leadership.

She will be joining ANZ as Group Chief Risk Officer on December 1, 2025, based in Melbourne.

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Experience
33 Years
Current Role
Chief Risk Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Christine shows up

Story Driven
Non-Confrontational
Consensus Focused

They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.

Priorities

Topics Christine cares about

Diversity and Inclusion
Serves as Executive Committee Sponsor for Santander's ethnicity networks and actively champions programs like the Black Talent Programme to support career progression for diverse colleagues.
Risk Management
A seasoned Chief Risk Officer who frequently speaks on risk-related topics, including at events like RiskMinds International, and has driven risk strategy at several major banks.
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Career

Work history

8-2020
Chief Risk Officer
Santander UK
4-2016 - 7-2020
Chief Risk Officer
Aldermore Bank PLC
10-2002 - 3-2016
Divisional CRO roles/Senior Credit Risk roles and Global Head of Operational Risk
RBS
7-2001 - 10-2002
Credit Risk Specialist
Ernst & Young
12-1991 - 3-2001
Credit Risk
ING
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Media appearances

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Education
Bachelor's degree
University of Wales
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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