Simona Fionda

Simona Fionda is a seasoned risk management professional with extensive experience spanning over a decade in various high-level roles. Currently serving as Governor and member of the Audit and Risk Committee at the University of West London, Simona is also significantly involved with the Institute of Risk Management, holding multiple committee positions including Vice Chair of the Professional Standards Committee and Examiner for the International Diploma and Certificate in Risk Management. Additionally, Simona holds the position of Head of Enterprise Risk at Aldermore Bank and previously served as Chief Risk Officer at the Financial Services Compensation Scheme and Head of Operational Risk at Metro Bank. With a strong educational foundation in Business Administration from Università degli Studi della Calabria and a BA Hons degree in Business in Europe from The Manchester Metropolitan University, Simona exemplifies leadership in operational risk frameworks, governance, and professional standards within the financial sector.