Darren Oconnor

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About Darren Oconnor

A highly experienced Training and Competence professional with more than 20 years experience across the UK Financial Services sector. Proven track record in Operational & Regulatory change and Learning and Development, including design and implementation of training programmes to meet a wide range of regulatory requirements, including Mortgage and Insurance Conduct of Business rules (MCoB and ICob), Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) and Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR). Experience of delivering coaching up to Executive level, plus familiar with learning platforms such as SkillServe. Project Management skills include Six-Sigma. Honesty and integrity are key attributes, a practical and decisive thinker who enjoys working in a team environment and is able to deliver work to a high standard and to strict deadlines. Specialties: Training & Competence, Talent Development, Learning & Development, FCA Regulation, Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD), Senior Manager and Certification Regime (SMCR), Quality Monitoring, Management Development, Process Improvement, Project Management, Mandatory Training, MI Reporting, Operational Effectiveness & Continuous Improvement. Business Areas: Retail Banking, Mortgages, Life Assurance, General Insurance and Broking.