David Firth

David Firth is a seasoned professional in risk management and compliance, currently serving as a Lead Associate at the Financial Conduct Authority since June 2023. His previous roles include Compliance Advice Manager at Nationwide Building Society, where significant achievements involved regulatory expertise and the development of a Product Lifecycle Management Policy. Prior to that, David held the position of Senior Manager for Governance and Strategy at Accord Mortgages Limited, overseeing intermediary distribution governance. During a long tenure at Yorkshire Building Society Group, David advanced through several roles, including Distribution Governance and Risk Framework Manager, Regulated Sales and Distribution Risk Manager, and Compliance Monitoring Technical Lead, focusing on effective risk management and adherence to regulatory requirements. David has also worked extensively as a Quality Assurance Manager at Nationwide Building Society, driving risk assurance and the management of conduct risks within retail banking.