Nevan McBride
Risk Practice Director
Nevan is the Director of the Risk Practice with responsibility for the successful delivery of all Risk projects within Jaywing.
He is a data, analysis, modelling and regulation expert who has delivered or managed the delivery of credit risk solutions across his 18-year career. His experience encompasses strategy and modelling across the entire credit lifecycle and compliance and modelling to fulfil the requirements of IRB, IFRS 9 and stress testing.
Since he joined Jaywing over nine years ago, Nevan has led and provided oversight for a number of large-scale client projects including Royal Bank of Scotland, Nationwide, Shawbrook Bank, Starling Bank, Sainsbury’s Bank and Yorkshire Building Society. He led the IFRS 9 and IRB propositions including advising on the design, development, validation and implementation of these regulatory model frameworks. Nevan’s experience also includes almost five years working at a Credit Bureau helping clients to make better decisions using data-driven analytics. This followed a number of years as a statistical modeller with experience of developing and validating IRB models and credit scorecards.
Nevan has a degree in applied mathematics and statistics.
Lessons learned in risk: Insights from 2024
As we reflect on 2024, it’s clear that success in risk comes down to staying ahead of the curve. Whether it’s innovating with AI, navigating regulatory hurdles, or a renewed focus on fraud prevention, these lessons remind us that adapting to change is non-negotiable.
AI research report: How are your peers using AI in credit and fraud risk?
AI adoption in risk management has reached a critical point. According to our new research, 65% of UK financial institutions have moved beyond exploration to active implementation. Yet 36% still have no AI models in risk, leaving them exposed as the competitive gap widens.
Jaywing strengthens risk leadership team with three strategic appointments
We're delighted to announce the appointment of three senior industry experts to expand our capabilities and accelerate growth across key markets.
Jaywing clinches 2024 Credit Connect ‘Data & Analytics Solution’ award
Jaywing wins 2024 Credit Connect Award for cutting data costs, boosting loan sales, and enhancing approvals with advanced credit risk analytics
DCA redress looms: How motor finance firms should prepare after a landmark court ruling
Prepare for potential DCA redress. Here are essential steps motor finance firms should take ahead of the FCA’s 2025 ruling to protect customers and reputation.
Jaywing wins 2024 DataIQ award for breakthrough AI in fraud prevention
Jaywing’s commitment to innovation in AI-driven fraud prevention has been recognised (again!) this time with a prestigious win at the 2024 DataIQ Awards.
How data and modelling can detect and prevent consumer vulnerability
Consumer Duty requires firms to consider the needs, characteristics, and objectives of their customers – including those in vulnerable circumstances. In this article, Nevan McBride, explains how to protect vulnerable customers and meet regulatory obligations using data and modelling.
FCA announce intentions to regulate Buy-Now-Pay-Later industry
The surge in unregulated BNPL has caught the attention of the regulator with the industry forming part of the recent Woolard Review into the unsecured consumer credit market.
Risk predictions 2021
Nevan McBride looks at some of the key trends in risk management and makes some predictions for hot topics for the rest of 2021