Sometimes you just really need access to more experience than you have in house. For an objective view on how well something is working. To help determine strategy for a business area. To support or mentor a functional leader. When the rules change and you’re not sure how to adapt or respond. You don’t need it permanently, but for a short time it’s invaluable.
Our panel of completely independent, highly experienced experts can meet this need. Work with them for only as long as you need them, full or part time. Between them, they’ve 'been there, done that’ many times across a range of functions and disciplines. Their experience is more practical than management consultants and there’s no hidden ‘land and expand’ agenda. Our Strategic Advisors’ primary motivation, like ours, is to help others succeed. They are a key part of the value A+O bring you.
Compliance
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Conor Maher
Product Management + Treasury Services
Product Management + Treasury Services
With over three decades of senior executive experience in major banks and corporations, Conor excels in strategic Product Management, Payments, and Treasury Services. His expertise spans complex Product Portfolios, balance sheet optimisation, and Liquidity Risk Management. A proven leader in transforming businesses through disciplined Product Management, Conor brings invaluable insights to navigate regulatory compliance and drive organisational success.
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Economic Crime
Product
Payments
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Natalie Ashworth
Payments Standards + Compliance Programme Delivery
Payments Standards + Compliance Programme Delivery
Natalie is an experienced leader in complex Risk, Regulatory, and mandatory initiatives for major financial institutions. She has expertise in ISO20022, SEPA, NPA implementation, Risk Transformation, Compliance Assurance, and Portfolio Management. With a proven track record in building high-performing teams and aligning stakeholders. Natalie demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and commitment to client success across operational, conduct, and liquidity risk domains.
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Operations
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Jamie Garner
Workforce Strategy, Planning + Performance
Workforce Strategy, Planning + Performance
With 25 years of global business transformation experience across UK, US, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. Jamie advises leaders of major global organisations on navigating cultural shifts and implementing Culture, People, and Talent Transformation Strategies. He helps clients unlock innovation potential and adapt to competitive environments, driving improved business and people performance.
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Finance
Risk
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Simon Cardoza
Global Delivery + Professional Services
Global Delivery + Professional Services
Simon is an experienced Delivery Director with a global reputation for successful complex technology solutions and IT & Business Change Programme management. Proven leader of large, multi-supplier teams. Simon is an expert in managing multi-million-pound accounts, and delivering critical projects within constraints. Exceptional communicator and relationship builder at all levels. He is adaptable, dependable, and commercially astute.
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Technology + Data
