David Chalmers

Collaborator
DISC Type : is

Group Head of Risk and Sustainability at nib Group

Greater Sydney Area, Australia

Overview

David Chalmers is a risk and compliance executive with over 20 years of experience in financial services, consulting, and government. As the Head of Risk & Sustainability at nib Group, he specializes in enhancing risk management frameworks, implementing regulatory change, and providing advice on digital transformation projects.

David contributes to community causes, having served as a Co-Secretary and committee member for Footprints Fundraising Inc. , an association that distributes donations to various charitable organizations throughout Australia and overseas. He has an educational background from the University of Sydney.

He is currently focused on implementing significant regulatory changes, including the APRA CPS 230 and FAR standards.

Personality Overview

Consensus Builder

Fair-minded

Example Driven

Win-win scenarios can appeal strongly to them.  They are more likely to go for proven solutions. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.

Topics They Care About

Regulatory Implementation
He is actively leading the implementation of new, complex prudential standards such as CPS 230 and the Financial Accountability Regime (FAR).
Risk & Sustainability
His current role combines the functions of risk management and sustainability, and he is actively hiring for sustainability-focused positions within his team.
Building Teams
Focuses on recruitment, emphasizing a positive company culture, purpose-driven roles, and flexible work arrangements to attract talent.

Media Appearances

David has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2025
Group Head of Risk and Sustainability at nib Group
1-2024 - 3-2025
Head of Risk & Population Health at nib Group
1-2018 - 12-2023
Head Of Risk at nib Group
10-2015 - 10-2017
Head of Regulatory Assurance (ANZ) - Risk Management Group at Macquarie Group
1-2013 - 9-2015
Senior Regulatory Compliance Manager - Banking & Financial Services at Macquarie Group

Education

12-2022 - 12-2022
Company Directors Course from Australian Institute of Company Directors
Graduate Diploma from University of Sydney

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Insights For Selling To David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • If possible, involve their colleagues in the sales process
  • Use testimonials, case studies to show them why it is a low-risk, high-value decision
  • When asking them questions, sound relatable and informal

DONT's

  • Don’t ask too many questions that sound too dry and objective
  • Don’t sound very transactional
  • Don’t get into excessive details unless prompted

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David is

  • Relationships can sway their decisions, followed by the low risk and the presence of good evidence.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from David

  • They are diplomatic when needed and rarely say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David move?

  • Even if they are engaged and friendly, they can take their time to make decisions.
  • Can David take some risk or not?

  • They probably won’t put a lot at risk.

You And David

Personality Compatibility


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