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Beatrice Torgbor-Salubi

London

Summary

Results-driven senior level leader with 18+ years of extensive experience in financial services specialised in regulatory compliance, business transformation, Technology, change and project management, business and vendor management. Proven track record in delivering strategic programs on time and within budget, backed by strong leadership and stakeholder management skills across executive and cross-functional teams.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work history

Programme Director - Technology Operational Resilience - DORA

London Stock Exchange Group
10.2023 - 02.2025

Responsibilities: Leading Engineering compliance program to meet DORA requirements, overseeing end-to-end project management across Engineering entities (Post Trade, Capital Markets, D&A, FTSE Russell & Risk Intelligence)

  • £9M Budget
  • 20 cross functional teams

Achievements:

  • Executing vulnerability assessments and embedding resilience metrics and key controls, standards, process and procedures across core DORA requirements, enhancing compliance alignment by 2025
  • Deliver Group Technology dimensions of DORA regulatory programme across CIO divisions - Post Trade, Capital Markets, D&A, FTSE Russell & Risk Intelligence to achieve Regulatory compliance in 2025
  • Integrated resilience KPIs and compliance controls, aligning engineering functions for 2025 DORA adherence
  • Collaboration with Risk Management team ensuring monitoring of control frameworks, risks, and emerging risks
  • Lead implementation of resilience metrics, key risk indicators (KRIs), controls, and key personnel into business-as-usual operations of CIO Divisions through target operating model (TOM)
  • Oversight of £9M budget, managing multiple workstreams, project managers, and business analysts
  • Consulted with C-level executives, influencing high level decision-making.
  • Coordinated program initiatives, aligning project activities with organisational goals for streamlined execution.
  • Directed recruitment activities to select and hire talented workforce.
  • Minimised threats with well-developed risk-mitigation strategies.
  • Established team and project goals, tracking performance and evaluating necessary changes.
  • Monitored and reported on ongoing projects to help achieve departmental targets.
  • Identified programme risks, mitigated potential impact on deliverables.
  • Spearheaded cultural shifts to enhance success and benefit realisation of transformation initiatives.
  • Drove change management initiatives in response to evolving business needs.
  • Conducted regular progress reviews with stakeholders ensuring transparency and trust-building.
  • Mentored junior staff accelerating their professional growth.
  • Implemented process improvements by streamlining existing procedures.
  • Navigated through challenging situations by applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Oversaw budgeting requirements for multiple programmes reducing unnecessary expenditure.
  • Strategised resource allocation to maximise efficiency without compromising on quality of deliverables.
  • Implemented operational business plans, establishing priorities and recommending improvements.
  • Organised teams, resources and timelines for successful deployment.
  • Led project teams to successful delivery of complex programmes.
  • Negotiated agreements with diverse parties to support strategic plans.

Group Technology Resilience Programme Manager. Path to Amber

London Stock Exchange Group
03.2023 - 10.2023

Responsibilities: Directed regulatory remediation to shift Group Technology's resilience from a non-compliant to a compliant posture, managing high-stakes initiatives across CIO divisions including Post Trade, Capital Markets, and D&A, resulting in measurable compliance improvements

  • £6M Budget
  • 159 Risks Milestones

Achievements:

  • Achieved over 150 key risk reduction milestones in Asset, Capacity, and Storage, presenting substantial risk mitigation with direct accountability for progress reporting to senior executives
  • Managed £6M budget, directing cross-functional team to deliver 159 risk-reduction milestones, improving resilience by 40%
  • Provided strategic regulatory oversight and ensured compliance with DORA and other governing bodies

Senior Vendor & Business Manager

London Stock Exchange Group
05.2020 - 03.2023

Responsibilities: Established and led the Corporate Technology & Cloud department Vendor & Business Management function to enhance service delivery across global customer segments, implementing governance framework, policies and procedures to support global service delivery across 20+ functions, resulting in enhanced governance and service quality

  • £1M Budget
  • 6 cross functional teams

Achievements:

  • Enhanced productivity by 15% through optimised processes in budget management, vendor engagement, and resource onboarding
  • Increased forecasting accuracy by establishing governance framework that improved budget management and compliance
  • Led financial reporting, risk audits, and compliance, achieving 100% adherence to regulatory standards
  • Implementation and management of Third-Party Risk Management Framework (TPRM)
  • Monitoring of KPIs within vendor SLAs to ensure quality of service targets are achieved
  • Collaborated with cross-company departments, developing new strategies to capitalise on emerging customer trends.
  • Managed supplier contracts to ensure adherence to terms and conditions.
  • Maintained accurate records using data management software, promoting transparency in transactions.

Senior Project Manager, Regulatory

London Stock Exchange Group
08.2018 - 04.2020

Responsivities: Led regulatory project implementation across LSEG, working with European regulators to determine compliance requirements and driving cross-functional project execution across LCH SA, LCH LTD, and GTIS

  • £3M Budget
  • 10 cross functional teams

Achievements:

  • Successfully led Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution (ACPR) compliance programme, covering critical functions such as Technology, Finance, Operational Risks, Compliance, and Legal, addressing critical audit recommendations from European regulators
  • Delivered regular status updates to senior leadership (including COOs, CIOs, and CFOs), ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and cross-functional collaboration between onshore and offshore teams

Senior GDPR Project Manager, regulatory

Canada Life Insurance
11.2017 - 08.2018

Responsibilities: Led GDPR compliance projects, ensuring data protection across business units and coordinating with Legal, Compliance, and Technology teams

  • £1M Budget
  • 15 cross functional teams

Achievements:

  • Delivered GDPR project on time and on budget, meeting regulatory timelines by mitigating data risks across core product lines
  • Achieved full GDPR compliance by collaborating with cross-location teams and implementing data integrity measures

Senior GDPR Project Manager, regulatory

Barclays Bank PLC
05.2017 - 10.2017

Responsibilities; Directed GDPR compliance implementation across Barclays, managing data protection processes across key product lines and engaging key stakeholders

  • (contractor / consultant)
  • £2M Budget
  • 10 Cross functional teams

Achievements:

  • Successfully delivered GDPR milestones within timelines, improving data governance and data protection across all products
  • Ensured seamless communication and updates to senior stakeholders, fostering confidence in compliance readiness
  • Planned staff and resources within business budgets for minimised expenditure.
  • Fostered a positive work environment, enhanced team productivity substantially.
  • Streamlined processes using lean methodologies, improved operational efficiency significantly.
  • Implemented quality control measures, ensured adherence to standards.
  • Implemented organisational policies for smooth service delivery.
  • Delivered high-quality results whilst adhering to strict deadlines and budget constraints.

EMEA Programme Manager - Regulatory

Royal Bank of Scotland
09.2012 - 09.2016

Responsibilities; Led regulatory compliance programs for RBS in response to directives from EMEA/APAC central banks, managing end-to-end project life cycles across front-to-back-office functions

  • £15M Budget
  • 30 cross functional Teams

Achievements:

  • Implemented Intraday Clearing program, enhancing payment cycles to support same-day settlements, and oversaw AML Compliance initiative, which improved global client screening and transaction monitoring processes
  • Guided over 30 teams across multiple regions, coordinating alignment of resources and budgets to meet regulatory objectives and drive compliance on an enterprise-wide scale

VP, Senior Business Change/Project Manager

Bank of America Merrill Lynch
03.2011 - 08.2012

Early career, information available upon request.

Head of Programme Management

Trisystems Limited
01.2009 - 03.2011
  • Early career, information available upon request.

Senior Project Manager

Brit Insurance
07.2006 - 12.2008
  • Early career, information available upon request.

Education

Skills

  • Executive Stakeholder Management & Engagement
  • Strategic Planning and Transformation Management
  • Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
  • Resource allocation and budget Management
  • Vendor and Workforce Management
  • Global team leadership
  • Benefits Realisation and Reporting
  • Ongoing Process Enhancement
  • Advisory Services and Strategic Consultancy


Regulation Compliance

  • DORA
  • GDPR
  • FCA
  • European regulatory compliance EMEA/APAC



Accomplishments

  • Excellence in Program Delivery, RBS, 09/2016
  • Employee of the Year, Canada Life Insurance, 12/2018

Custom

Experience in Waterfall, Agile (Scrum), and Lean methodologies

Timeline

Programme Director - Technology Operational Resilience - DORA

London Stock Exchange Group
10.2023 - 02.2025

Group Technology Resilience Programme Manager. Path to Amber

London Stock Exchange Group
03.2023 - 10.2023

Senior Vendor & Business Manager

London Stock Exchange Group
05.2020 - 03.2023

Senior Project Manager, Regulatory

London Stock Exchange Group
08.2018 - 04.2020

Senior GDPR Project Manager, regulatory

Canada Life Insurance
11.2017 - 08.2018

Senior GDPR Project Manager, regulatory

Barclays Bank PLC
05.2017 - 10.2017

EMEA Programme Manager - Regulatory

Royal Bank of Scotland
09.2012 - 09.2016

VP, Senior Business Change/Project Manager

Bank of America Merrill Lynch
03.2011 - 08.2012

Head of Programme Management

Trisystems Limited
01.2009 - 03.2011

Senior Project Manager

Brit Insurance
07.2006 - 12.2008

Beatrice Torgbor-Salubi