Group Operations Director
Alison joined Graham + Sibbald in 2014 as a Compliance Officer, bringing more than 25 years of experience across the financial services sector, including senior roles in debt recovery, fraud prevention, risk and assurance, and regulatory compliance.
As Group Operations Director, she works closely with Heads of Department, most notably the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and the Head of IT Development, to ensure that the firm’s systems, reporting frameworks, and monitoring procedures remain robust, effective, and fully aligned with regulatory requirements while also meeting client expectations.
She holds operational responsibility for Health & Safety and all Compliance functions across the business, and she serves as the organisation’s Data Protection Officer. Her remit also includes oversight of competition and wider regulatory compliance. Alison is a member of the Operations Board.
Her extensive background in the finance industry underpins her ability to ensure that the firm’s operational practices remain aligned with corporate objectives and support the continued growth and resilience of the business.
