Charlotte Ashton
Watford
Summary
Accomplished professional specialising in operational risk management and compliance. Proven expertise in risk assessment, contract review and stakeholder engagement. Experienced in translating policy and regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance for delivery teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Risk & Quality Senior Associate
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
Watford
2024.09 - 2026.01
- Assisted in establishing a Risk & Quality team for our Cyber & Forensics practice
- Advise senior stakeholders on operational, regulatory and reputational risks
- Assess risk exposure and recommend mitigation strategies
- Support teams across the engagement lifecycle
- Embed risk and compliance processes during organisational change
- Maintain oversight of higher-risk work
- Coordinate risk governance forums and reporting
- Regularly review contracts , NDAs and letters of engagement
Executive Assistant to Senior Leadership
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
Watford
2023.01 - 2024.09
- Managed complex diaries for senior stakeholders; 3 Partners and 9 Directors
- Drafted and quality-checked reports and correspondence
- Supported governance meetings and documentation
- Organised senior-level meetings and events
Travel Coordinator
Noble Caledonia
London
2019.01 - 2023.01
- Managed operational documentation and schedules
- Liaised with suppliers and partners
- Handled booking administration and issue resolution
International Travel Sales Consultant
Flight Centre Travel Group
2018.02 - 2019.01
- Delivered travel solutions to leisure and business clients
- Managed bookings and disruption handling
Education
Law Masters Degree -
University of Law
London 2020.01 - 2022.01
PR & Events Management BA -
University of Derby
Derby 2011.01 - 2014.01
Skills
- Operational risk management
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Compliance and governance
- Control design and oversight
- Stakeholder engagement
- Leadership support
- Risk reporting and escalation
- Technology risk management
- Policy implementation
Timeline
Risk & Quality Senior Associate
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
2024.09 - 2026.01
Executive Assistant to Senior Leadership
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
2023.01 - 2024.09
Law Masters Degree -
University of Law
2020.01 - 2022.01
Travel Coordinator
Noble Caledonia
2019.01 - 2023.01
International Travel Sales Consultant
Flight Centre Travel Group
2018.02 - 2019.01
PR & Events Management BA -
University of Derby
2011.01 - 2014.01