REVIEW MY CV: I'm a former army officer looking for a COO position

I'm a Sandhurst trained risk professional looking to broaden my experience, and am interested in both COO and operational risk roles within the financial sector. I'd appreciate it if you can advise me how to improve my CV to increase its effectiveness. Thank you!

A problem solver, with wide experience of risk, systems analysis and design, project management, change and leadership. Personally motivated by challenge and the requirement to conceptualise and implement practical solutions. An energetic, motivated and charismatic individual - an experienced leader most comfortable at the centre of projects. A strong believer in the importance of internal and external relationships, comfortable under extreme pressure.

SKILLS

Leadership - Sandhurst trained leader and manager in varied roles responsible for up 1000 staff

Systems analysis, design and implementation - development of management and control processes and systems from the ground up. A strong analytical nature with a methodical and rigorous approach. Ability to see the key factors in a project from its conception.

Financial and statistical modelling - practical expertise, including the use of advanced spread sheet and database skills

Communication - worked in complex and dynamic environments where communication and relationships are the key to getting the best from people and keeping projects on track. Written and oral presentational skills are highly developed with the ability to think on the spot and under pressure

Networking - extremely enthusiastic, professional, with a personable and easy going nature - a natural networker

Reporting - proven ability to produce relevant and well-structured reports in short timeframes. Experience of this to the most senior international political and military levels

Information capacity - the ability to process large amounts of data, with a deep understanding of data 'typing' and other quality control methods. Technical information systems background

Work within a regulatory context - worked within rigorously enforced legal and organisational frameworks

Teamwork - a strong team-player with the ability to work with colleagues at all levels

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Operational Risk ( Global Investment Bank - London based ( VP / Director level)). 2010 - Current.

· Risk monitoring / reporting / project management

· OR framework development and implementation

· Event review - 'Lessons learnt'

Strategy Management Consultant Emerging Markets Business Planning and Organisational Structure / Sales Models for Technology Company. 2009 - 2010

· Project management and delivery to Client's Board

· Market / Environmental Analysis & Financial Modelling

British Army - Sep 1999 To Mar 2010

Consultant Training Advisor (Middle East) .

Responsible for creating and implementing training systems.

· Improvement of current training systems to improve the quality and competencies of young officers

· Advice, reporting, monitoring and liaison

Divisional Operations Officer / Plans / Assistant to the Divisional Chief of Staff. Operations and Plans within a Headquarters commanding 6500 personnel

· Plans and Project Management:

integration of IT systems and procedures to enhance cooperation between US and UK

future UK strategy planning

headquarters restructuring and rationalisation

design and implementation of control systems and measures of effectiveness

· Liaison with and reporting to US and UK higher level military and political bodies including the FCO, DFiD and US Corps Headquarters.

Promoted to the Rank of Major at first opportunity 2007

Training Major. Managed the organisational change from a number of separate and fiercely-guarded identities into 1 cohesive 500 man organisation

· Development and implementation of Management systems.

Mobilisation of 100 TA soldiers for operations in Afghanistan as a formed unit - the first time the UK has done this

· Responsibility for organisational strategy, leadership and all aspects of HR

· Planning and monitoring of execution for all the organisation's activities

Adjutant of the Army Training Regiment

· HR management including recruitment, posting, pay, HR information systems and welfare

· Day to day management inc. reporting - production of responses to Parliamentary Questions

Signals / Operations Officer

Responsible for all aspects of technical communications and operational planning for the 600 man organisation

Operational strategy, plans and execution:

· Trials and development of new combat communications and IT equipment - solely responsible for its implementation in conjunction with General Dynamics, BAE systems and Westland

· Design of procedures and systems for use for all network and communication systems 02-04

Platoon Commander 00-02

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

DV security clearance

Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD)

Royal Military Academy Sandhurst 1999-00

Cranfield University 1995-98. BEng Honours (2:1) in Command, Control and Information Systems Engineering. Including award of the Seimens Nixdorf prize for the best 3rd year project and dissertation.

Bristol Grammar School / Clifton 1984 - 95. A levels in Latin, Music, and Computer Studies.

OTHER INTERESTS

An outdoor person, enjoying travel, sailing, exploring and triathlon. I enjoy literature and keeping abreast of current affairs with a passion for music and art. I play the violin, piano and guitar.

Languages: English, Arabic, French