Simcocks has appointed Nick Woolard as its Practice and Compliance Manager assisting in the organisation of the business including regulatory compliance, professional standards and risk management.
Nick is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers (ACIB) and a Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (MCSI). After many years in international banking he has gained wide ranging experience as a compliance officer with trust and corporate services, pensions administration, fund administration, online stockbroker and fund management businesses. Nick also has experience as a non-executive director of some junior public companies on ISDX and AIM.
Chief executive Phil Games said: "This position is a key role in the strategic growth and development of Simcocks. We work in a constantly evolving environment and we have robust procedures in place to ensure our regulatory compliance. Nick's background and expertise will help further manage, monitor and report on Simcocks' methods and future objectives. We are delighted to have someone of Nick's calibre on our team."
Nick Woolard said: "To stay ahead all companies need to ensure they embrace change and stay at the front of all new developments and regulations. Those who constantly look at ways to improve what they do and how they deliver it will always be more attractive to clients. At Simcocks we are clear about how we want to move forward and I see my role very much as an enabler for this."
