As Director and Head of Risk and Compliance, Mike advises regulated firms on the design and operation of effective, proportionate risk and compliance frameworks. His focus is on helping organisations understand regulatory and professional obligations in a practical way that supports commercial decision‑making and long‑term sustainability.
Mike leads the firm’s Risk and Compliance function, providing strategic oversight of regulatory risk, governance, and operational compliance. He works closely with clients and colleagues across the firm to ensure risk is identified, understood, and managed in a way that is aligned with business objectives, enabling firms to operate confidently in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
Since joining the Royal Bank of Scotland in 2010, Mike has held a range of senior risk and compliance roles, overseeing large‑scale regulatory change initiatives and remediation programmes. He has a particular interest in how automation and artificial intelligence can be used to modernise risk management, reduce operational friction and free teams to focus on higher‑value activity. He is especially motivated by helping others make sense of complex regulatory issues in a clear and accessible way.
Outside work, Mike is passionate about supporting young people. He is a former member of the Glasgow charity board of NSPCC Scotland and served as part of the Children’s Hearings System for nine years. While he remains open to future volunteering opportunities, he is currently enjoying spending time with his two young children.
